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The Lincoln Trio is an American chamber ensemble founded in 2001 and based in Chicago. Its instrumentation is the standard piano-trio combination of violin, cello, and piano, and its repertoire includes established classical works alongside music by living and historically underrepresented composers. The ensemble has commissioned new compositions and made recordings for Cedille Records, a Chicago label specializing in classical performers and composers.
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Who are the members of the Lincoln Trio?
The Chicago-based Lincoln Trio consists of violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, cellist David Cunliffe, and pianist Marta Aznavoorian. Founded in 2001, the ensemble has become one of Chicago's most prominent chamber groups.
What record label has the Lincoln Trio recorded for?
The Lincoln Trio has recorded for Cedille Records, a Chicago-based label known for promoting regional artists and American repertoire. Their discography includes albums of American piano-trio works and pieces by contemporary and historically underrepresented composers.
What repertoire does the Lincoln Trio specialize in?
The trio performs established classical works alongside music by living and historically underrepresented composers, including women composers. This commitment to broadening the canon has been a defining feature of their programming since their founding in 2001.
Has the Lincoln Trio received any Grammy nominations?
The ensemble has received Grammy recognition for their recordings, including nominations for albums featuring contemporary American repertoire. Their Cedille Records releases have brought attention to works by composers such as Jennifer Higdon and Lera Auerbach.
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