with
Joanna Maurer, violin, Alberto Parrini, cello and Anna Stoytcheva, piano

Partially underwritten by Robert and Nellie Gipson

Program 

W. A. MOZART (1756-1791) - Piano Trio in C Major, K 548

I. Allegro
II. Andante Cantabile
III. Allegro

Frank BRIDGE (1879-1941) - Miniatures for Piano Trio

3. Allegretto

4. Romance

5. Intermezzo 

7. Valse Russe

8. Saltarello 

Reena ESMAIL (b. 1983) - Saans (Breath)

Jennifer HIGDON (b. 1962) - Piano Trio  
1. Pale Yellow
2. Fiery Red

The Salix Piano Trio was founded in New York City in 2023 by longtime friends and colleagues — violinist Joanna Maurer, cellist Alberto Parrini, and pianist Anna Stoytcheva — out of a desire to explore the rich and vast piano trio canon.

For the past 20+ years, Maurer, Parrini and Stoytcheva have performed and toured together around the United States in different combinations, notably as members of the American Chamber Players. Their extraordinary, dynamic performances have been enthusiastically praised: “a stunning performance (by Maurer and Stoytcheva) that…turned what might have been just an entertaining evening into a must-hear musical event.” (Washington Post) ; “…Maurer and Parrini delivered an outstanding performance; their virtuosic technique and acute sense of pathos helped energize the audience …” (Palm Beach Daily News)

They have always found great joy in crafting musical ideas together, appreciating the ease in which their concepts of sound and interpretation align. Reconnecting as a trio has enabled the artists to weave their deeply expressive, graceful and passionate styles together in a more intimate combination.

Since their founding, the Salix Piano Trio has performed on the Bulgarian Concert Evenings in New York series in June 2024 and 2025 as well as on their Opening Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in October 2023 among other venues. 

Some of their upcoming performances include West Side Concert Series in Ridgewood, NJ in November 2025, Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music in February 2026 and Sanibel Music Festival in March 2027.

The name Salix comes from the group’s mutual love for the graceful and poetic weeping willow tree (salix babylonica).

Find out more about Salix Piano Trio at: salixpianotrio.com.