Trio Zadig
Chamber Ensemble
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Trio Zadig
Chamber Ensemble
The climbs in power are lightning fast, the changes in character are abrupt, the silences are strikingBachtrack
The multi-award winning Zadig Trio effortlessly command attention through their skillful virtuosity, elegant poise, and an infectious spirit that permeates every performance
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Bound by a shared vision of music and deep-rooted friendships, the Zadig Trio has seized the global stage with striking intensity. Honored with eleven international awards, this magnetic ensemble effortlessly commands attention through their skillful virtuosity, elegant poise, and an infectious spirit that permeates every performance. Masterfully weaving a tapestry of classical majesty and daring contemporary interpretations, they invite audiences into a compelling exploration of musical depth, texture, and harmony. The magic of the Zadig Trio resides in the fusion of their individual talents and their undeniable synergy—a reflection of their shared passion and unwavering dedication to their craft.
Miclen LaiPang, violinist celebrated by The New York Times as a “force to be reckoned with,” infuses the ensemble with his worldly experience and dynamic energy. Marc Girard Garcia, a graduate from the CNSM of Paris, injects nuanced cello artistry that shapes the Trio’s authentic sound. Guillaume Vincent, another CNSM graduate, brings «exemplary clarity» and expressive performances to the ensemble, as noted by Diapason.
Named after Voltaire’s character Zadig—embodying ‘justice’ and ‘truthfulness’—the Zadig Trio translates these virtues into their performances. Menahem Pressler of the Beaux Arts Trio extolled them as “the best playing today” and highlighted that the Zadig Trio comprises “three extraordinarily gifted instrumentalists and, at the same time, truly searching musicians.”
Their esteemed reputation is solidified by numerous accolades, including the prestigious First Prize of the “Fnapec Musiques d’Ensemble” – a path previously taken by renowned ensembles like the Ysaÿe Quartet, the Ebene Quartet, and the Wanderer Trio, the last of whom described the Zadig Trio as possessing “super artistic and technical qualities.”
Prominent institutions recognize them as “associated artists” at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and as residents of the Singer-Polignac Foundation in Paris and the Musical Academy of Villecroze.
The Zadig Trio has left its mark worldwide, performing from the USA to Taiwan in esteemed venues such as the BOZAR, Shanghai City Theater, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Paris’ Philharmonic, and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Their interactions with renowned artists like Alfred Brendel have notably enhanced their musical maturity.
Their commitment to social engagement extends beyond their performance success. They frequently bring music to schools, hospitals, and prisons, reflecting their devotion to community outreach and the transformative power of music.
Their repertoire spans from Haydn to contemporary composers, refreshing the piano trio genre with audacity and freshness.
Poetic sound, depth, and sincerity characterize their performances, signifying a future as adventurous and enduring as their namesake. Their discography includes three critically acclaimed CDs: “Something in Between,” “The Seasons,” and “Orpheus,” recognized by distinctions such as the four f’s (ffff) of Télérama, “coup de coeur” from Classica and Figaro, and “CD of the day” by France Musique.
Miclen LaiPang performs on a Guiseppe “filius Andrea” Guarneri c.1697, using a bow made by Dominique Peccatte and Marc Girard Garcia plays an Andrea Guarneri c.1675 with a bow made by Victor Fétique, generously loaned by the Boubo-Music foundation.
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The climbs in power are lightning fast, the changes in character are abrupt, the silences are striking
Bachtrack
Remarkable complicity and great accuracy of intention
Jean-François Zygel – France Inter
Rodolphe Bruneau-Boulmier and Emilie Munera awarded Trio Zadig’s Orpheus disc “Recording of the Day” in the program “En Pistes” on France Musique.
Recording of the Day – France Musique
Trio Zadig takes these works in stride, with a communicative fervor that doesn’t let go of the listener until the last note of a demanding program. In short, a recording to listen to without delay
Orpheus / Critique Opus HD
Trio Zadig evokes Beethoven and Dvorak from the resonance of a borrowed violin. In the Concertgebouw’s Small Hall, Trio Zadig outlined mysterious atmospheres in Beethoven’s ‘Geister’ on Tuesday. Dvorak’s ‘Dumky’ grew into an epic tale.
!!Presse!! Concertgebouw Amsterdam
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Hommage à Saint-Saëns
To mark Saint-Saëns Year, Trio Zadig invites us to admire two essential facets of his art: composition and transcription. Pieces arranged for piano trio...Trio Zadig, imitating the Voltairean hero from whom it takes its name, continues its adventure in the world of chamber music
The Seasons by Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky
The Zadig Trio interprets The Seasons by Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky with elegance and romanticism. This very poetic work by the Russian composer takes the form of twelve small scores for each month of the year. The album looks at the passage of time, with its joys and its more difficult moments.
Something in Between” : Bernstein, Attahir et Ravel
Russian Prints” : Tchaikovsky & Shostakovitch
Film recorded at the Auditorium St Pierre des Cuisines in Toulouse on September 12, 2017. Directed by Patrick Lauze.
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Trio Zadig live at Jardin Musical
Tchaikovsky : the Seasons, June View on YouTubeRachmaninov: Trio élégiaque no.2 in D minor op.9, 3rd movement
View on YouTubeRachmaninov: Trio élégiaque no.2 in D minor op.9, 1st movement
View on YouTubeTrio élégiaque no.2 in D minor op.9, 1st movement
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