Violinist

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

MantziusLive

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.

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In memoriam

Musikhuset Aarhus

Recognized as one of the world’s finest piano ensembles, the Trio con Brio Copenhagen’s multifaceted members are not only touring performing artists, but also esteemed recording artists, artistic directors and educators. The Trio appears regularly at the world’s leading venues and concert series, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall, Berlin’s Pierre Boulez-Saal, the Concertgebouw, and all of the leading concert halls across Denmark. Trio con Brio (Lively with Spirit) is a recipient of the Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen Award, one of Denmark’s most prestigious prizes. Founded at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna in 1999, the Trio is now based in Copenhagen and is recognized for its exceptional musicianship, fresh approach to the core repertoire, adventurous programming and a commitment to bringing music to young people through their highly creative concerts. International critical acclaim for the Trio includes “One of the greatest performances of chamber music I’ve ever encountered…”

Trio con Brio Copenhagen

Kohl Mansion

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."

Violinist

Soo-Jin Hong

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 1, 2026

Trio con Brio Copenhagen · Duisburger Philharmoniker

Past events

Feb 2, 2026

Trio with Brio Copenhagen · Birkerød Kammermusikforening

Nov 7, 2024

In memoriam · Aarhus Symfoniorkester

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Piano Trio by Ravel

Duisburger Philharmoniker

Violin in Piano Trio No. 2 by Mendelssohn

Duisburger Philharmoniker

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