The Poulenc Trio[1] is an American chamber music ensemble and oboe–bassoon–piano trio, formed in 2003. The current[when?] members are pianist Irina Kaplan Lande, bassoonist Bryan Young and oboist Aleh Remezau. Former members have included New York Philharmonic principal oboist Liang Wang, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra oboist James Austin Smith and Vladimir Lande. Wang joined the group in 2015[2] after the departure of the founding oboist Vladimir Lande.[3]
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| Also known as | Francis Poulenc Trio |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Website | poulenctrio |
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| Released | 16 February 2018 | |||
| Venue | University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) | |||
| Studio | Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall | |||
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| Length | 58:23 | |||
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| Released | 8 July 2016 | |||
| Venue | Emmanuel Episcopal Chapel, Boyce, Virginia | |||
| Studio | Sono Luminus Studios | |||
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| Length | 70:21 | |||
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| Released | 11 August 2009 | |||
| Venue | Gordon Center, Baltimore, Maryland | |||
| Studio | Art Music Recording | |||
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| Length | 55:15 | |||
| Label | Marquis Classics | |||
| Producer | Jamey Lamar at AllMusic Alan Wonneberger at AllMusic | |||
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Collaborations
editThe Poulenc Trio has performed with notable collaborators including Grammy-winners Hilary Hahn[4] and David Shifrin,[5] Avery Fisher Grant-recipients Anthony McGill[6] and Alexander Fiterstein,[7] and has recorded with the poet and Guggenheim Fellow, Lia Purpura.[8]
Recordings
editThe Trio's performances have been broadcast on American public radio programs including NPR's Performance Today[9] and PRX's Wolf Trap Live from Center Stage.[10] The Trio has released recordings on the Marquis Classics[11] and Delos/Naxos labels.[12]
Repertoire
editThe group is named after the composer Francis Poulenc,[13] whose 1926 Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano is among the most popular works[14] for the combination of instruments. Other notable examples of works written for the combo include trios by André Previn and Jean Françaix. The Poulenc Trio has also commissioned and performed arrangements of works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Mikhail Glinka, Rossini, Duke Ellington, Astor Piazzolla, Paquito D'Rivera, Charlie Chaplin and others.[15]
Commissions
editThe Poulenc Trio regularly commissions works by living composers. The group has premiered 25 new works since its founding, including:
| Year | Composer | Title | Notes |
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| 2002 | Sprinkle, Elam Ray | February | |
| 2003 | Benjamin, Thomas | Three Etudes for Trio | |
| 2003 | Gerber, Steven | Prelude and Fugue | |
| 2004 | Benjamin, Thomas | Scriabin Sits in at Birdland | Poulenc Trio with Hilary Hahn, violin |
| 2006 | Ferrero, Lorenzo | DEsCH | Concerto with orchestra |
| 2007 | Panariello, Gaetano | Trio Filastrocca | Premiered in Tulsa Chamber Music Society |
| 2008 | Panariello, Gaetano | Triple Concerto | Premiered with Bay Atlantic Symphony |
| 2009 | Medvedovskaya, Nataliya | First Snow | Poulenc Trio with violin soloist |
| 2009 | Nadareishvilli, Zurab | Dialogues and Urban Songs | (Awaiting premiere) |
| 2010 | Jakoulov, Jakov | Yiddish Lexicon | Premiered at Symphony Space, New York |
| 2011 | Jakoulov, Jakov | Il Giorno Vivente e la Notte Eterna | Concerto with orchestra |
| 2011 | Cuong, Viet | Trains of Thought | Animated film premieres in 2017 |
| 2012 | Jones, Martin David | Trio | (Awaiting premiere) |
| 2012 | Vazquez, Octavio | Triptych | Support from New Music USA |
| 2015 | Kennison, Kendall | Trilogue | Premiered at Peabody Conservatory |
| 2019 | Cuong, Viet | Explain Yourself! | Poulenc Trio with Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet |
| 2019 | Jakoulov, Jakov | Perche la minestra si fredda | Celebrating the last words of Leonardo da Vinci |
| 2020 | Seo, Juri | Breathing Light | With Hanzhi Wang, accordion; Support from Steven R. Gerber Trust |
| 2021 | Seo, Juri | Melodié de Poulenc | Premiere at Strathmore Hall;[16] Support from Steven R. Gerber Trust |
References
edit- ^ Smith, Steve (5 February 2013). "At This Marathon, No Running Shoes Are Required". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- Schweitzer, Vivien. "Latino Music, From Tango Back to the 16th Century". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- Brookes, Stephen (6 May 2008). "Poulenc Trio Does Its Namesake Proud". The Washington Post. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- Watts, James D. (3 October 2006). "A Charming Ensemble". Tulsa World. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- Gereben, Janos. "Kristof Moy Named to Head Music at Kohl". San Francisco Classical Voice. Retrieved 13 June 2016. - ^ "Music in Maryland - Liang Wang Joins Poulenc Trio". WBJC 91.5 FM.
- "New York Philharmonic Principal Joins the Poulenc Trio". YouTube. - ^ Mititello, Vsevolod. "Concert of the Krasnoyarsk Symphony Orchestra in St. Petersburg". reMusik Russia (in Russian). Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Hilary Hahn Tours Russia with the Poulenc Trio". Youtube.
- ^ "Poulenc Trio Plans Season Premiere with David Shifrin". Poulenc Trio.
- ^ "Poulenc Trio Performs at UM with Anthony McGill". UMBC News.
- ^ "Avery Fisher Career Grants". Lincoln Center. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Guggenheim Fellow Lia Purpura". John Simon Guggenheim Foundation. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- Hall, Tom (10 April 2015). "Baltimore's Poulenc Trio Collaborates For National Poetry Month". WYPR FM. Retrieved 13 June 2016. - ^ "Performance Today: Poulenc Trio Music at the Museum". Flagler Museum.
- ^ "Center Stage from Wolf Trap - Program 23". PRX.
- ^ "Poulenc Plays Poulenc". Marquis Classics.
- ^ "Creation Product Page". Delos Music.
- "Poulenc Trio Creation". Naxos. - ^ Downey, Charles T. "Poulenc Trio brings urbane mix to National Gallery of Art". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Program Notes by Joseph Way". Sierra Chamber Society. Archived from the original on 2016-08-23.
- ^ "Poulenc Trio Repertoire List". Poulenc Trio. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "World Premiere 2021: Juri Seo at Strathmore". Poulenc Trio. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
External links
edit- Poulenc Trio website
- Poulenc Trio at AllMusic
- Poulenc Trio discography at MusicBrainz