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]

Poulenc Trio
Also known asFrancis Poulenc Trio
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Years active2003–present
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Websitepoulenctrio.org
Trains of Thought
Studio album by
Poulenc Trio
Released16 February 2018
VenueUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
StudioEarl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall
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Length58:23
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Creation Trains of Thought
Creation
Creation Album Cover
Studio album by
Poulenc Trio
Released8 July 2016
VenueEmmanuel Episcopal Chapel, Boyce, Virginia
StudioSono Luminus Studios
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Length70:21
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Poulenc Trio chronology
Poulenc Plays Poulenc Creation Trains of Thought
Poulenc Plays Poulenc
Poulenc Plays Poulenc CD Cover
Studio album by
Poulenc Trio
Released11 August 2009
VenueGordon Center, Baltimore, Maryland
StudioArt Music Recording
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Length55:15
LabelMarquis Classics
ProducerJamey Lamar at AllMusic Alan Wonneberger at AllMusic
Poulenc Trio chronology
Poulenc Plays Poulenc Creation

Collaborations

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The 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

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The 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

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The 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

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The Poulenc Trio regularly commissions works by living composers. The group has premiered 25 new works since its founding, including:

Year Composer Title Notes
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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Music in Maryland - Liang Wang Joins Poulenc Trio". WBJC 91.5 FM.
    - "New York Philharmonic Principal Joins the Poulenc Trio". YouTube.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Hilary Hahn Tours Russia with the Poulenc Trio". Youtube.
  5. ^ "Poulenc Trio Plans Season Premiere with David Shifrin". Poulenc Trio.
  6. ^ "Poulenc Trio Performs at UM with Anthony McGill". UMBC News.
  7. ^ "Avery Fisher Career Grants". Lincoln Center. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Performance Today: Poulenc Trio Music at the Museum". Flagler Museum.
  10. ^ "Center Stage from Wolf Trap - Program 23". PRX.
  11. ^ "Poulenc Plays Poulenc". Marquis Classics.
  12. ^ "Creation Product Page". Delos Music.
    - "Poulenc Trio Creation". Naxos.
  13. ^ Downey, Charles T. "Poulenc Trio brings urbane mix to National Gallery of Art". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  14. ^ "Program Notes by Joseph Way". Sierra Chamber Society. Archived from the original on 2016-08-23.
  15. ^ "Poulenc Trio Repertoire List". Poulenc Trio. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  16. ^ "World Premiere 2021: Juri Seo at Strathmore". Poulenc Trio. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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