Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
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Nearly a decade ago, violinist Stefan Jackiw, cellist Jay Campbell and pianist Conrad Tao decided to form the Junction Trio. Each has appeared separately at the 92nd Street Y Center for Culture & Arts in Manhattan, but on 1 November the supergroup makes its anticipated debut there with a programme combining two of the greatest works of the piano trio literature – the Brahms B major and Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No.2 – with the world premiere of John Zorn’s Philosophical Investigations II.
— Thomas May, The Strad
The most vibrant music so often takes place at the point where cultures meet, eras overlap, sensibilities intersect, and traditions fork. That in-between space is also the habitat of the aptly named Junction Trio, three stupendous musicians who glory in artistic instability, the sense that styles are not pure or settled practices and never were.
— Justin Davidson, Vulture
…their choices were as illuminating as the Weill Hall chandeliers…All three played with a unity to be envied by more seasoned ensembles.
— Harry Rollick, ConcertoNet