Role

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Ensemble

Country

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Canada

Genre

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Chamber

 

Trio Fibonacci is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1998 in Montreal, Canada. The ensemble is made up of three members: violinist Julie-Anne Derome, cellist Gabriel Prynn, and pianist Wonny Song. The trio has gained international recognition for their innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Julie-Anne Derome, the violinist of the trio, was born in Montreal and began playing the violin at the age of three. She studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and later at the Juilliard School in New York. Derome has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre Métropolitain. She has also been a member of the Molinari Quartet and has recorded several albums with the group. Gabriel Prynn, the cellist of the trio, was born in London, England and began playing the cello at the age of six. He studied at the Royal College of Music in London and later at the Juilliard School in New York. Prynn has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. He has also been a member of the Molinari Quartet and has recorded several albums with the group. Wonny Song, the pianist of the trio, was born in Seoul, South Korea and began playing the piano at the age of four. He studied at the Juilliard School in New York and later at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany. Song has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. He has also been a member of the Molinari Quartet and has recorded several albums with the group. The trio's name, Fibonacci, is derived from the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical sequence in which each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. The trio chose this name to reflect their belief in the importance of structure and balance in music. Since their founding in 1998, Trio Fibonacci has performed extensively throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. They have performed at many prestigious venues, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Wigmore Hall in London. The trio has also been featured on many radio and television programs, including CBC Radio and Radio France. Trio Fibonacci is known for their innovative programming, which often includes works by contemporary composers alongside more traditional repertoire. The trio has commissioned and premiered many new works by composers such as Brian Cherney, Ana Sokolović, and Kaija Saariaho. They have also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of works by Canadian composer Claude Vivier. In addition to their performances, Trio Fibonacci is also committed to music education. They have given masterclasses and workshops at many universities and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, McGill University, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Trio Fibonacci has received many awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2001, they were awarded the Prix Opus for Best Concert of the Year by the Conseil québécois de la musique. They have also been nominated for several Juno Awards, Canada's top music award, for their recordings. In conclusion, Trio Fibonacci is a classical music ensemble that has gained international recognition for their innovative programming and virtuosic performances.

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