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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

The Neues Münchner Klaviertrio is a classical music ensemble that was founded in Munich, Germany in 1986. The trio consists of three main members: violinist Ingolf Turban, cellist Wen-Sinn Yang, and pianist Michael Schäfer. The ensemble has gained international recognition for their exceptional performances of classical music, particularly works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. The Neues Münchner Klaviertrio was founded by Ingolf Turban, who had previously performed as a solo violinist with various orchestras around the world. Turban had a vision of creating a chamber music ensemble that would focus on the performance of classical music, particularly works for piano, violin, and cello. He recruited Wen-Sinn Yang, a cellist who had also performed as a soloist with various orchestras, and Michael Schäfer, a pianist who had previously worked as a chamber musician. The trio quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional performances, and they began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals around the world. In 1988, they made their debut at the Salzburg Festival, where they performed works by Beethoven and Brahms. This performance was widely praised by critics, and it helped to establish the Neues Münchner Klaviertrio as one of the leading chamber music ensembles in the world. Over the years, the Neues Münchner Klaviertrio has performed at many of the world's most prestigious music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Berliner Festwochen. They have also performed at major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Musikverein in Vienna. One of the highlights of the Neues Münchner Klaviertrio's career was their performance of Beethoven's complete piano trios at the Salzburg Festival in 1997. This was a major undertaking, as Beethoven's piano trios are some of the most challenging works in the chamber music repertoire. The trio's performance was widely praised by critics, and it was later released as a recording on the EMI label. The Neues Münchner Klaviertrio has also received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. In 1990, they were awarded the Prix de la Critique in France for their recording of Brahms' piano trios. They have also been awarded the Echo Klassik award in Germany multiple times, most recently in 2019 for their recording of Schubert's piano trios. In addition to their performances and recordings, the Neues Münchner Klaviertrio is also committed to music education. They regularly give masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and they have served as artists-in-residence at several universities and music schools around the world. Overall, the Neues Münchner Klaviertrio is a world-renowned classical music ensemble that has made significant contributions to the chamber music repertoire. Their exceptional performances of works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert have earned them international recognition and numerous awards, and their commitment to music education has helped to inspire the next generation of classical musicians.

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