Saturday, February 10, 2024

Trio Fiammifero | 2nd Prize | Chamber Music | 10th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Formed in early 2023, Trio Fiammifero, coached by Desirée Ruhstrat, a member of the acclaimed Lincoln Trio and Black Oak Ensemble, features Javier Irizarry (17), Callia Murray (14), and Cecilia OʼMalley (15). They have performed at venues throughout the Chicago area including Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia, North Park Universityʼs Anderson Chapel, and the Highland Park Community House. In spring 2023, they received first prize at Chicagoʼs National Chamber Competition. In addition, Trio Fiammifero traveled to France this past summer to perform in the Musique Dans le Gers festival, and in December, they were featured on Chicagoʼs WFMT radio station.


Serenade, Op 12: III. Vivo by Zoltán Kodály (10 minutes and 30 seconds)