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Gramercy Trio is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2002. The group is composed of three members: violinist Sharan Leventhal, cellist Jonathan Miller, and pianist Randall Hodgkinson. The ensemble has gained recognition for their dynamic performances and innovative programming, which often includes contemporary works alongside classical repertoire. Sharan Leventhal, the group's violinist, has an extensive background in classical music. She has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Boston Pops and the Atlanta Symphony. Leventhal has also been a member of several other ensembles, including the Kepler Quartet and the Boston Musica Viva. In addition to her performance career, Leventhal is also a dedicated educator, serving as a faculty member at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Jonathan Miller, the group's cellist, has also had a successful career in classical music. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Miller has also been a member of several other ensembles, including the Boston Trio and the Lydian String Quartet. In addition to his performance career, Miller is also a sought-after teacher, serving on the faculty of the Longy School of Music and the New England Conservatory. Randall Hodgkinson, the group's pianist, is known for his virtuosic playing and deep musicality. He has performed as a soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony and the London Philharmonic. Hodgkinson has also been a member of several other ensembles, including the Muir String Quartet and the Boston Chamber Music Society. In addition to his performance career, Hodgkinson is also a dedicated teacher, serving on the faculty of the New England Conservatory. The Gramercy Trio was founded in 2002, when Leventhal, Miller, and Hodgkinson came together to perform a concert at the Boston Conservatory. The group's name is a nod to the Gramercy Park neighborhood in New York City, which is known for its artistic and cultural heritage. From the beginning, the ensemble was committed to exploring new and innovative ways of presenting classical music, and they quickly gained a reputation for their dynamic and engaging performances. Over the years, the Gramercy Trio has performed at many of the world's leading concert halls and festivals. They have been featured at the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Ravinia Festival, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, among others. The group has also collaborated with many of the world's leading composers, including John Harbison, Joan Tower, and Augusta Read Thomas. One of the highlights of the Gramercy Trio's career was their performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2009. The group was invited to perform as part of the Kennedy Center's Conservatory Project, which showcases the best young musicians from across the country. The Gramercy Trio's performance was widely praised for its energy and virtuosity, and it helped to cement the group's reputation as one of the most exciting ensembles in classical music. In addition to their performances, the Gramercy Trio has also been recognized for their recordings. The group's debut album, "An American Journey," was released in 2006 and featured works by American composers such as Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.

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