In 2024, the Trio con Brio Copenhagen celebrated its 25th stage anniversary: ​​a quarter-century of ensemble history, during which the three have delighted audiences with their characteristic blend of harmonious interplay and instrumental perfection. They have already demonstrated their talent in Duisburg, too, in the 2022/2023 season with works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert, among others. This time, the program features Lili Boulanger, one of the most gifted composers of her time: she was the first woman ever to win the famous Rome Prize before her tragically early death from tuberculosis at the age of 24. However, she was still able to complete a pair of unlikely works for trio: one, "D'un matin de printemps," full of enchanting spring colors and hope, the other, "D'un soir triste," full of despair and melancholy. The only piano trio by Maurice Ravel follows in a cheerful and relaxed manner, in which the composer plays with sophisticated sound mixtures and intricate rhythms, while Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Piano Trio No. 2 strikes a particularly passionate tone and is, as the composer himself remarked, "a bit nauseating to play."

Trio con Brio Copenhagen

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Trio con Brio has been beloved guests at Birkam's concerts for many years. The ensemble was founded in Vienna during the three musicians' stay there in 1999, but is now based in Copenhagen. The trio consists of sisters Soo-Jin Hong, violinist, and Soo-Kyung Hong, cellist, both born in South Korea.

Trio with Brio Copenhagen

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Study concert with piano students under Jens Elvekjær

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Study concert with piano students

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Music for memory - both literally and figuratively: We have gathered three composers whose music is based on memories.

Barber's Adagio is one of our strongest expressions of loss – and of the community's grief for those who are no longer with us.

Jens Elvekjær

Events

Past events

Mar 1, 2026

Trio con Brio Copenhagen · Duisburger Philharmoniker

Feb 2, 2026

Trio with Brio Copenhagen · Birkerød Kammermusikforening

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Trio by Ravel

Duisburger Philharmoniker

Piano in Piano Trio No. 2 by Mendelssohn

Duisburger Philharmoniker

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