Claremont Trio March 18, 2007

The Claremont Trio is one of the most exciting young groups performing today. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, "Their exuberant performance and gutsy repertoire ... was the kind of fresh approach that keeps chamber music alive." They received the first ever Kalichstein Laredo Robinson International Trio Award in 2003, which resulted in an extensive U.S. tour including Carnegie Hall. Committed to expanding the standard repertoire, the Claremont Trio actively seeks out new and unknown works. They have premiered a number of pieces commissioned for them including compositions by Daniel Kellogg, Mason Bates, and Hillary Zipper. Twin sisters Emily Bruskin and Julia Bruskin formed the Trio with Donna Kwong in 1999 at the Juilliard School. Their program features music of Mozart and Dvorák.

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