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The Macquarie Trio is a classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences around the world for over two decades. The trio was founded in 1998 by three talented musicians, violinist Charmian Gadd, cellist Michael Goldschlager, and pianist Kathryn Selby. The ensemble has since become one of the most respected and sought-after chamber music groups in Australia. Charmian Gadd, the founding member of the Macquarie Trio, is a highly acclaimed violinist who has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Michael Goldschlager, the cellist of the trio, is also a highly respected musician who has performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Kathryn Selby, the pianist of the trio, is a renowned soloist and chamber musician who has performed with some of the world's most celebrated musicians, including Joshua Bell and Pinchas Zukerman. The Macquarie Trio takes its name from Macquarie University, where the ensemble was formed. The trio's founding members were all faculty members at the university's Conservatorium of Music, and they decided to form the ensemble as a way to showcase their talents and share their love of chamber music with audiences around the world. Since its founding, the Macquarie Trio has performed extensively throughout Australia and around the world. The ensemble has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Wigmore Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Lincoln Center in New York. The trio has also performed at numerous music festivals, including the Sydney Festival, the Melbourne Festival, and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. The Macquarie Trio has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances. In 2003, the trio was awarded the prestigious Musica Viva Chamber Music Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to chamber music in Australia. The trio has also been nominated for several ARIA Awards, which are the Australian equivalent of the Grammy Awards. One of the highlights of the Macquarie Trio's career was their performance at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The trio was chosen to perform at the opening ceremony of the games, which was watched by millions of people around the world. The trio's performance was widely praised for its beauty and elegance, and it helped to introduce classical music to a new generation of listeners. Another notable performance by the Macquarie Trio was their collaboration with the Australian Ballet. The trio provided the music for a production of "The Sleeping Beauty," which was performed by the Australian Ballet in 2005. The trio's performance was widely praised for its sensitivity and musicality, and it helped to bring classical music to a wider audience. The Macquarie Trio has also recorded several albums, including "Beethoven Piano Trios," "Mendelssohn Piano Trios," and "Haydn Piano Trios." The trio's recordings have been widely praised for their technical excellence and musicality, and they have helped to establish the trio as one of the leading chamber music ensembles in the world. In addition to their performances and recordings, the Macquarie Trio is also committed to music education.

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