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The Benvenue Fortepiano Trio is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Classical and Romantic periods on period instruments. The trio was founded in 1999 by Monica Huggett, Tanya Tomkins, and Eric Zivian, who are all accomplished musicians in their own right. Monica Huggett is a renowned violinist who has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. She is also a respected music educator and has served as the artistic director of several music festivals. Tanya Tomkins is a cellist who has performed with many of the world's leading period instrument ensembles, including the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and the Portland Baroque Orchestra. Eric Zivian is a pianist who specializes in performing on period instruments, and has performed with many of the world's leading period instrument ensembles. The trio takes its name from the Benvenue House, a historic mansion in California where the group first rehearsed. The mansion was built in the 1850s and was once home to the famous violinist Ole Bull. The trio chose the name as a tribute to the mansion's rich musical history. The Benvenue Fortepiano Trio has gained a reputation for its innovative and engaging performances of classical music. The group's repertoire includes works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and other composers from the Classical and Romantic periods. The trio performs on period instruments, which gives their performances a unique and authentic sound. One of the highlights of the trio's career was their performance at the 2001 Boston Early Music Festival. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious early music festivals in the world, and the trio's performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The trio has also performed at many other major music festivals, including the Carmel Bach Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Oregon Bach Festival. In addition to their live performances, the Benvenue Fortepiano Trio has also released several critically acclaimed recordings. Their debut album, which featured works by Mozart and Beethoven, was released in 2002 and received rave reviews from critics. The trio's subsequent recordings have also been well received, and have helped to establish the group as one of the leading period instrument ensembles in the world. Over the years, the Benvenue Fortepiano Trio has received many awards and honors for their contributions to classical music. In 2003, the trio was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. The trio has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and has won numerous other awards and honors from music organizations around the world. Despite their many accomplishments, the members of the Benvenue Fortepiano Trio remain committed to their craft and to bringing classical music to new audiences. They continue to perform regularly and to record new music, and their innovative and engaging performances have helped to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

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