Solstice Piano Trio
February 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20.00
Solstice Piano Trio
Sunday, February 1, 3 – 5 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)
Classical Music Sundays
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
The Solstice Trio is looking forward to sharing a program that brings listeners into the heart of the Romantic era, celebrating the profound musical and personal connection between Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. This concert features two masterpieces of the piano trio repertoire: Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17, and Johannes Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8.
Through both performance and brief discussion, the Solstice Trio will illuminate the intricate ties of influence, respect, and affection that link Schumann and Brahms, exploring how their personal stories are woven into the fabric of these expressive and brilliant chamber works.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
The Solstice Trio is an accomplished piano trio featuring violinist Lana Auerbach, cellist Adam Willson, and pianist Charlotte Hill. Known for their vibrant and collaborative energy, the trio is passionate about connecting with audiences through shared intimate musical experiences.
The three members met while studying at Oberlin Conservatory and have since cultivated impressive careers as performers and educators. Violinist Lana Auerbach, based in Newtown, Connecticut, is a recent graduate of Bard College’s “The Orchestra Now” Orchestral Masters program and a frequent participant in international chamber music festivals. Cellist Adam Willson, a member of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Vermont Symphony Orchestra, has performed solo, chamber, and orchestral works in concert halls across the U.S. Pianist Charlotte Hill is a multifaceted artist and educator, currently pursuing her Doctorate at Stony Brook University. An avid chamber musician, she co-runs Music at Port Milford, a celebrated summer chamber music festival and academy.
The Solstice Trio takes its name from a tradition born of the members’ commitment to direct, personal musical interaction. Every year on the summer solstice, the trio gathers to host a house concert for friends and community members. This yearly event has defined their mission to break down barriers between audience and performer, fostering communal, shared experiences of music.
