Eroica trio brings classical sizzle to Wisconsin Union Theater

The Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio is bringing a show praised by critics for its “gusto” and “heart-stopping mastery” to the Wisconsin Union Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. The concert will include works by Jean-Baptiste Loeillet, Mark OConnor and Johannes Brahms.

Whether they are playing the great standards of a classical piano trio repertoire or daring contemporary works, the three young women who make up this world-class chamber ensemble electrify the concert stage with their unique combination of technical flair, raw driven energy and high spirits, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The trio won the prestigious Naumburg Award in 1991, resulting in an acclaimed Lincoln Center debut, and has since toured the United States, Europe and Asia. Their six recordings have garnered multiple Grammy nominations.

The Eroica Trio is on the vanguard of a new generation of artists who are changing the face of classical music. One of the first all-female chamber ensembles to reach the uppermost echelons of their field, the Eroica Trio is working to break an age-old gender barrier. The Chicago Sun Times wrote, “Our image of the piano trio is largely formed by groups like the celebrated [original] Beaux Arts, three middle-aged gentlemen who apply their wisdom and artistry to their chosen repertory. That image is about to change.”

The women who make up the Eroica Trio all are top-ranked, award-winning soloists who have performed on many of the world’s great stages. They share a unique history, having known each other since childhood, which contributes significantly to their talent as an ensemble. They founded their group while studying music at Juilliard and have been together ever since.

The show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Theater Committee with additional support from WERN 88.7 FM. Tickets start at $18; UW–Madison student tickets are $10. For more information, call the box office at (608) 262-2201.