About The Zodiac Trio Zodiac Trio is a New York based ensemble that was described by the Nice-Matin as an ensemble that “brings forth imagination and creativity that will touch your heart,” and was said to present performances of “international value” (Saint Jeannett Association Review.) Recently featured on WQXR’s Young Coneert Artist Showcase, the Zodiac Trio is a Grand Prize winner of the Young Artist Peninsula Festival, prize winner of the International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition of New England and recently became a recipient of the Coop Press Recording Grant, and as a result will be releasing their debut CD on the Emeritus label in the fall of 2006. Having met at the Manhattan School of Music during their student years, the young artists share a passion for chamber music and an innovative approach to this art form. In the sum- mer of 2005, the young trio toured throughout France, captivating critics and audiences with their exciting musical approach and vivid stage presence. Highlights for the 2006 season include the inauguration of the Three Days at Saint Jeannet Music Festival (France) and the International Music Festival of La Roquette (France) in form of a three-day residency. Both festivals were started by the overwhelming enthusiasm of the audience and presenters stirred by the group’s performances in the summer of 2005. In an aim to enrich the musical experience of concert goers, the Zodiac Trio programs duos as well as solo pieces to bring a variety of music in the scope of a single concert. The Zodiac Trio's mission is to forge a new path in music making today while keeping true to the tradi- tion upon which this art-form stands. It also wishes to push the boundaries that define clas- sical music performances and eliminate the gap between the performer and the listener. For More Information Please Visit: www.zodiactrio.com