description Fidelio Trio Overview
The Fidelio Trio is a chamber ensemble comprising violin, cello, and piano, founded in Dublin around 1999. It is known for performing and commissioning contemporary music by Irish and international composers while also presenting established works from the piano-trio repertory. Its programming is intended for chamber-music audiences interested in both canonical compositions and recent experimental or modernist work.
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When was the Fidelio Trio founded and where is it based?
The Fidelio Trio was founded in Dublin around 1999. The ensemble maintains strong ties to Ireland's contemporary music scene while also performing internationally.
What kind of repertoire does the Fidelio Trio perform?
The Fidelio Trio performs a combination of contemporary works—including many commissions—and established pieces from the standard piano-trio repertoire by composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms. Their programs frequently pair new Irish and international compositions with canonical chamber works.
Has the Fidelio Trio commissioned new music?
Yes, commissioning new works is central to the trio's mission. They have collaborated with numerous Irish and international composers to expand the contemporary piano-trio repertoire, and several of these commissions have entered the broader chamber music catalog.
Has the Fidelio Trio released recordings?
The Fidelio Trio has released recordings on labels specializing in contemporary and chamber music. Their discography includes works by Irish composers as well as broader twentieth- and twenty-first-century repertoire for violin, cello, and piano.
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