The Takuma Trio – Toru Tagawa violinist, Kyungsun Choi pianist and Robert Marshall, cellist was formed in 2022. They chose to name their ensemble takuma, the Japanese word for polishing (as in polishing stones) – a word which aptly describes their dedication to highlight the musical gems of piano trios.

Two of these gems are on this program: the elegant Fauré Piano Trio and the intensely lyrical Piano Trio No.1 written by Brahms in his later years.