The Gryphon Trio present a programme drawn from the heart of their repertoire. This afternoon’s concert features works by Brahms, Silvestrov, and Ravel — composers whose music has been central to this esteemed Canadian ensemble since their founding over 30 years ago. Opening this afternoon’s concert is Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, a sweeping Romantic work that showcases the Trio’s virtuosic artistry and the rare, intuitive connection that comes from decades of shared music-making. The programme then takes a graceful detour as the Trio briefly becomes a duo, with cellist Roman Borys and pianist James Parker performing Silvestrov’s tender Postlude No. 3. To conclude, the Gryphons return as a full ensemble with violinist Annalee Patipatanakoon for Ravel’s evocative Piano Trio in A Minor, a piece they recorded on their 2018 album The End of Flowers, which was awarded the 2019 Juno for Classical Album of the Year.

Join us for an afternoon of world-class music with one of Canada’s most cherished piano trios, returning to the composers whose music has accompanied them throughout their remarkable journey.

Artists:

• Gryphon Triopiano trio
• Annalee Patipatanakoonviolin
• Roman Boryscello

Programme:

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101
            Allegro energico
            Presto non assai
            Andante grazio
            Allegro molto           

Valentin Silvestrov (b. 1937)
Postlude No. 3           

Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67
            Modéré
            Pantoum: Assez vif
            Passacaille: Très large
            Finale: Animé

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The 2025 Marina Kun Series is generously supported by Marina Kun.

This concert is presented with the generous support of Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa and Jean Teron.