Ghost Trio

OVERVIEW

Named for Beethoven’s famous work for piano trio, Ghost Trio is made up of Gabriela Glapska (piano), Ken Ichinose (cello) and Monique Lapins (violin). The group 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.

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

PROGRAMME
Gabriel FAURÉ | Piano Trio in D minor, Op 120
Eve DE CASTRO ROBINSON | At Water’s Birth
—interval—
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN | Op. 1 No. 1
Kelly-Marie MURPHY | Give Me Phoenix Wings To Fly