We feature two chamber trios, one of flutes and a traditional piano trio, with students from Merit School of Music and the Music Institute of Chicago Academy.
Some players have appeared on Introductions as soloists:
– Sofia Villanueva was featured in the CMPI Class of 2024 episode in July 2024
– Simon Updegraff performed a live cello recital in November 2023
– Ethan Zheng presented a piano recital in March 2023.
Herman Beeftink: Birds:
I. Birdsong
II. Flight
III. The Journey
Henri Tomasi: Trois Pastorales:
I. Bolivienne
II. Crétoise
III. Sicilienne
Derek Charke: Three Lines
The Purple Hippopotami Flute Trio:
Sofia Villanueva, Jacob Cornejo & Kaylee Johnson, flutes
Coached by Betsy Ko through Merit School of Music.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 1 in E-Flat, Op. 1, No. 1:
II. Adagio cantabile
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66:
I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
Trioscuro:
Mingshi Xia, violin; Simon Updegraff, cello; Ethan Zheng, piano
Coached by Elaine Felder & Stefan Kartman through the Music Institute of Chicago Academy.
