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The Newstead Trio is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1993. The trio consists of three members: violinist Rebecca Clarke, cellist Francesca Martin Silos, and pianist Anne Louise-Turgeon. The ensemble is named after the small town of Newstead, located in the state of New York, where the trio first performed together. Rebecca Clarke, the violinist of the Newstead Trio, was born in London, England, and began playing the violin at the age of six. She studied at the Royal College of Music in London and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. Clarke has performed with numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Francesca Martin Silos, the cellist of the Newstead Trio, was born in the Philippines and began playing the cello at the age of eight. She studied at the University of the Philippines and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. Silos has performed with many orchestras and ensembles, including the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York City Ballet Orchestra. Anne Louise-Turgeon, the pianist of the Newstead Trio, was born in Quebec, Canada, and began playing the piano at the age of five. She studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. Turgeon has performed with many orchestras and ensembles, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. The Newstead Trio has performed at many prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The ensemble has also performed at many music festivals, including the Aspen Music Festival and the Tanglewood Music Festival. One of the highlights of the Newstead Trio's career was their performance at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. The trio performed 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. The Newstead Trio has also won many awards and accolades throughout their career. In 1995, the trio won the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award, which is given to outstanding young chamber music ensembles. The trio has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for their recordings. In addition to their performances, the Newstead Trio is also committed to music education. The trio has conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians around the world, and they have also served as artists-in-residence at several universities. Overall, the Newstead Trio is a highly acclaimed classical music ensemble that has made a significant impact on the world of chamber music. With their virtuosic playing and deep musicality, the trio has won the hearts of audiences around the world and inspired countless young musicians to pursue their dreams of becoming professional musicians.

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