Christopher's Classics 2023 - Ghost Trio

Christopher's Classics present the Ghost Trio

Monique Lapins (violin)
Ken Ichinose (cello)
Gabriela Glapska (piano)

Named for Beethoven’s famous work for piano trio, the Ghost Trio was founded in mid-2019 as one of Gabriela’s PhD recital projects.

Having quickly realised that they immensely enjoy playing together, they decided to continue working as a trio. All three are accomplished soloists and chamber musicians with diverse backgrounds. Despite their recent formation as a trio, they have already gained reputation as one of the most refreshing and enjoyable chamber groups in Aotearoa.

The trio has focused on exploring a new approach to the greatest music written for piano trio, as well as the discovery of less-known contemporary treasures of the piano trio repertoire. Their programme is

Beethoven - Piano Trio in D Major Op. 70 ‘Ghost’
Norris - ‘Dirty Pixels’
Tansman - Piano Trio No. 2
Brahms - Trio in C minor Op. 101