The Yarra Trio in the news

The Voice, University of Melbourne/The Age ‘Classics Go Country’

When a trio of young Melbourne classical musicians noticed their audiences were largely middle-aged or elderly they began to wonder: “Where are the children – where is the next generation of audiences?

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4 June 2009, Clive O’Connell

 ”For their first Melbourne recital after gaining a prize at the recent Trieste Trio Competition, these musicians offered Mozart in B flat, which took on the tenor of Imogen Cooper’s recent concerto performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: determined but refined….”

21 July 2007, ABC Classic FM

“…the Yarra Trio were the standout performers of the 5th International Music Chamber Competition Masterclass series…”

Audience Feedback


…Wonderful playing again last night, Martin & I really enjoyed the
performance, The Beethoven was delightful as were they all…” Pam - Docklands

“…the performance was inspiring, not least because of the group’s youth, talent and vitality…” Cathy - North Melbourne

…what a brilliant success, the night was brilliant. I loved your Smetana, the first movement was breathtaking…” Anne - Camberwell

“Well done Yarra! The evening was fantastic, the Brahms made me cry!” - Julie - South Yarra

“Stefan’s piece was fantastic. Your understanding of music Stefan is phenominal. When are you guys recording a CD? I want the first copy ” Helen - Brighton

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Press Coverage

The Yarra Trio

A dynamic piano trio of young musicians is taking Australia by storm. The Yarra Trio consists of Jess Ipkendanz (violin), Chris Howlett (Cello) and Stefan Cassomenos (piano).

NEWS UPDATE:

May 28 - INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS - The Yarra Trio are thrilled to report they made the final (top four) of the 2009 “Trio di Trieste” International Competition in Italy, and won the North Trieste Rotary Club Special Award for the best performance of the contemporary set work

April 1 - COFFEE CONCERT - The Yarra Trio Coffee Concert 1 will be held at the Australian National Academy of Music at 530 pm on Monday April 27 2009. This is a free concert for 2009 ticket holders and we look forward meeting you afterwards while enjoying a cup of Bio Bean Coffee.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION - Subscription Tickets are now available please call M Tix for subscription packages or single tickets on 9685 5111 or visit www.m-tix.com.au

March - The Yarra Trio would like to welcome Bio Bean Coffee as their offical coffee sponsor, that will be served at trio's coffee concerts.

February 28 - The Yarra Trio will head to Northern Italy on May 16 to compete in a competition and perform.

October 19 - Yarra Trio receives Arts Victoria Grant for Regional Touring in 2009

October 6 - Annie Hsieh winners The Yarra Trio composition award for 2008.

September 12 - The Yarra Trio wins University of Melbourne Knowledge Transfer Grant