The classic Ahn Trio program. The Trio performs signature Ahn Trio pieces with their new Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock. The program spans from traditional modern classical pieces to contemporary new music, with a focus on original compositions written specifically for the Trio. This versatile program works just as perfectly for intimate live music venues as it does for traditional concert halls.
The Ahn Trio performs modern triple concertos written for them by iconic American composers. It includes Mark O'Connor's Triple Concerto: March of the Gypsy Fiddler—which the Ahns have recorded—and Kenji Bunch's Hardware Concerto. Both concertos are well-suited for youth symphony orchestras.
The New York based Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is a long-time artistic collaborator partner. The collaboration produces a compelling and dynamic synergy on stage, seamlessly blending Eastern and Western influences, as well as classical and modern elements. A new choreography by EvanMatthews Stewart to Laurie Spiegel’s “A Fall Afternoon” for cello solo will debut in spring 2025 in NYC.
Maria and Lucia’s other electroacoustic ensemble-band, (((April33))) was formed in 2018 in NYC with music technologist Tae Hong Park. The group performs groundbreaking works written by Tae Hong Park. The concept behind the music is to incorporate recycled sound pollution from urban and industrial environments as a compositional element.
Works that have been commissioned by Maria Ahn Music. A notable recent commission (by Maria Ahn Music & 3AD) originally intended to be used together with a choreography is PRISMS - SIX SONGS BY STING, a suite of Sting's songs reimagined by Dusan Bogdanovic for piano trio and guitar and dedicated to the Ahn Trio’s late mother, Young Joo Rhee. Another work commissioned in her name is Lamento et Rock Bulgare by Atanas Ourkouzounov. The ensemble is also honored to present a new composition by Laurie Spiegel, written specifically for Maria and Lucia.
Maria’s longtime passion project that approaches the beautiful sonority of the cello under new lights and dimensions. Classic pieces are reimagined through this unique lens. Maria will collaborate with Emmy-winning Swiss composer Mark Baechle, who had previously worked with her on the “Je T’aime Bowie” album, a classical cello version of David Bowie songs.
The Ahn Trio's ensemble can vary from a duet to a trio, quartet, or even a larger group that includes several guest artists. Whether it's Lucia and Maria forming a Trio of two cellos and piano with brilliant cellist-composer Rubin Khodeli or performing alongside the traditional Korean instrumentalist Hyo-Young Kim on the 2,000-year-old saenghwang, the Ahn Trio consistently showcases their unique and innovative musical collaborations.The Ahn Trio and Ahn Trio ensembles are also ideal choices for intimate private concerts, corporate event performances, and special fundraising galas as well as traditional concert halls.
Cover photos by Michele Palazzo