Wednesday, January 14, 2015

AYE TRIO: 2nd Prize


ENKOR Chamber Music Competition 2014
AYE Trio | USA 
Second Prize Winner

Hesoo Cha | violin | born Oct. 8, 1998
Elena Ariza | cello | born Jun. 16, 1998
Alex Chien | piano | born May 9, 1998
Age Group: Category A

Teacher's Name: Susan Bates


Artistic biography
The AYE Trio formed in the fall of 2013 as an ensemble in the Young Chamber Musicians training program. They have played in the masterclasses for the Alexander String Quartet, Trio Cavatina, St. Petersburg Piano Quartet; pianists, Joyce Yang, Mack McCray, David Gross, and cellist, David Finckel.

In 2014, the AYE Trio performed for the San Francisco Music Day-Next Generation, appeared in recital at Kohl Mansion, and the ensemble was among three finalists for the GALANTE PRIZE sponsored by the Morrison Chamber Music Center.