The Smetana Trio

The Smetana Trio, regarded as one of the foremost piano trios in the Czech Republic today, pays homage to its heritage with a program of all Czech composers, including the U.S. West Coast premiere of Pavel Haas’ Multicultural Suite.

Founded in 1934 by legendary Czech pianist Josef Pálenícek, the Smetana Trio became the first Czech ensemble to win the BBC Music Magazine Award in 2007. The trio’s recording of works by Smetana, Suk and Novák received awards from Diapason and Le Monde de la Musique and was selected by BBC Music Magazine as its chamber music recording of the month.

Program
SUK: Trio in C minor, Op. 2
MARTINU: Trio in D minor
HAAS: Multicultural Suite (U.S. West Coast premiere)
SMETANA: Trio in G minor, Op.15

Concert generously sponsored by Mr. Sam B. Ersan