The Bayside Trio

Widely recognized for their dynamic and imaginative approach, the Bayside Trio is a bold new voice in contemporary chamber music today. Dedicated to pioneering new works, creatively arranging for their instrumentation and presenting compelling repertoire that is seldom heard, the Trio is passionate about inspiring their audiences with inventive interpretations and progressive new works.

Anastasia Antonacos, pianist, Nicole Rabata, flutist, and Ani Kalayjian, cellist are internationally acclaimed prizewinners and recitalists. Collectively they have appeared throughout the Northeast and beyond since the Trio's debut performance in 2006, presenting their diverse and exciting programs to a wide range of audiences. Recent highlights include concerts at Trinity College in Hartford, Eastern Nazarene College, University of Southern Maine Spotlight Series, Bates College Noonday Series, the 'Music at Colby College' Series, the Portland Conservatory of Music, Elan Performing Arts Gallery and Sanford Historical Society. Their recent collaboration with mezzo-soprano Solange Merdinian resulted in a critically acclaimed performance of the Madrigals by Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian.

Members of Bayside Trio have appeared throughout the USA, Europe and Asia as celebrated soloists and chamber musicians. Featured venues include Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, La Jolla Sherwood Auditorium, Salle Cortot, Casa Orfeo, and the Orange County Performing Arts Center. They have trained with such distinguished musicians as Ralph Kirshbaum, Timothy Eddy, Leonard Hokanson, John O'Conor, Laura Jellicoe and Peter Lloyd.

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Sample Repertoire:

Vox Balaenae, George Crumb
Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, Bohuslav Martinu
F antasia Concertante, Op. 256, Carl Czerny
La Muerte del Angel, Astor Piazzolla
Three Trios for Flute, Cello, and Piano, Franz Joseph Haydn
Assobio a Jato (The Jet Whistle), Villa Lobos
Chansons Madecasses, Maurice Ravel
Trio Opus 37, Ludwig Van Beethoven
Trio, Mansurian

 

 

The World Flute Trio www.worldflutetrio.com

“The innovative combination of Japanese bamboo flute, Irish wooden flute, and classical bass flute captivated the audience. . ”
Greater Boston Flute Association Gazette

Nicole Rabata, Carl Dimow, and Phil Nyokai James present a unique blend of Irish, Japanese, and Klezmer traditions, featuring improvisational ensemble pieces, traditional melodies, and original compositions. Similarities between traditional techniques and ornamentation are highlighted through improvisational imitation and melding of timbres. Sonorous melodies soar above harmonic textures, each instrument representing a distinct voice while creating a unified and mesmerizing resonance.



Naia
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Comprised of harpist Danielle Langord and flutist Nicole Rabata, Naia features traditional Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Quebec along with their own traditionally-inspired compositions. Rich harmonies blend with delicate melodies to create Naia’s unique sound. Based in Portland, Maine, they perform throughout New England and have appeared in various ensembles and as soloists throughout the USA and on international stages.






The Milliners www.themilliners.com

The Milliners play an innovative blend of traditional Irish music. Their playing rests firmly in the Irish tradition but takes influence from many different strains of music—from Scotland, Brittany, Quebec, Appalachia, and many other places. Based in Portland, Maine, they tour along the eastern seaboard and are available for concerts, weddings, and other events.