Trio Johannes is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2008. The ensemble is composed of three members: violinist Johannes Fleischmann, cellist Johannes Meissl, and pianist Johannes Palz. The trio has gained recognition for their unique sound and interpretation of classical music. Johannes Fleischmann, the violinist of the trio, was born in Vienna, Austria in 1973. He began playing the violin at the age of six and went on to study at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Fleischmann has won numerous awards for his performances, including the first prize at the International Violin Competition in Kloster Schöntal, Germany in 1995. Johannes Meissl, the cellist of the trio, was born in Graz, Austria in 1969. He began playing the cello at the age of six and went on to study at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Meissl has won several awards for his performances, including the first prize at the International Cello Competition in Liezen, Austria in 1991. Johannes Palz, the pianist of the trio, was born in Munich, Germany in 1975. He began playing the piano at the age of six and went on to study at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich. Palz has won several awards for his performances, including the first prize at the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy in 1997. The trio first met while studying at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. They quickly discovered a shared passion for classical music and began performing together as Trio Johannes. The ensemble's name is a tribute to their shared first name. Trio Johannes has performed at numerous prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also performed at several international music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Lucerne Festival. One of the highlights of Trio Johannes' career was their performance at the 2012 BBC Proms. The trio performed Beethoven's Triple Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jirí Belohlávek. The performance was highly praised by critics, with The Guardian describing it as "a performance of great warmth and depth." Trio Johannes has also released several recordings, including an album of Beethoven's piano trios and an album of works by Brahms and Schumann. Their recordings have received critical acclaim, with Gramophone magazine describing their Beethoven album as "a performance of great insight and sensitivity." In addition to their performances and recordings, Trio Johannes is also committed to music education. They regularly give masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and have served as artists-in-residence at several universities and music schools. Trio Johannes has received numerous awards for their performances and recordings. In 2010, they were awarded the Austrian Music Prize, one of the highest honors in Austrian music. They have also been awarded the Echo Klassik award, the German equivalent of the Grammy Awards, for their recordings. In conclusion, Trio Johannes is a classical music ensemble composed of three highly talented musicians: Johannes Fleischmann, Johannes Meissl, and Johannes Palz. The trio has gained recognition for their unique sound and interpretation of classical music, and has performed at numerous prestigious venues around the world.

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