Russian Trio From San Jose Sister City "Ekaterinburg, Russia" To Perform

Le Petit Trianon Theatre, in cooperation with the San Jose Chamber Music Society and the Russian Media Club, announces two concerts by The Ekaterinburg Trio.  The "Kat Trio" - a violin, clarinet, and piano ensemble from San Jose's Sister City, Ekaterinburg, Russia, will present concerts at 72 North Fifth Street in downtown San Jose on Thursday, March 27 at 7:00p.m. and Friday, March 28, 2003 at 8:00p.m.

Joyful is the word that audiences use to describe the Trio's presentation of classical, inspirational, and pop standards.  "The Kat Trio" has spent the past three summers in the United States, based in Madison, Wisconsin, performing more than 150 concerts in Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Madison, and many small communities across the Upper Midwest, impressing audiences with their technique and artistic interpretations.

The Ekaterinburg Trio, www.thekattrio.com, is Victoria Gorbich, Vladislav Gorbich, and Vasil Galiulin, all graduates of the Ural State Music Conservatory in Ekaterinburg, Russia.  They are in the U.S. on an extended tour in support of their two most recent CD releases.  "On Eagles' Wings" (Earth Records) was recorded in tribute to the many church congregations who have embraced their music and contains 15 beloved hymns and sacred songs.  "Serenade for Three" (Earth Records), released the first week of December 2002, was designated CD of the Week by Wisconsin Public Radio.  It spotlights the music of classical composers Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rakhmaninov, Dvorak, Schickele, and others.

The Trio's two performances will feature classical compositions, well-known inspirational songs, as well as some American pop standards, including the ragtime of Scott Joplin.

Le Petit Trianon Theatre, www.trianontheatre.com, is located in downtown San Jose at 72 North 5th Street.  The historic, elegant, acoustically ideal facility is a center for the performing arts and regularly hosts numerous performing arts groups, including:

San Jose Chamber Music Society, San Jose Chamber Orchestra, Steinway Society The Bay Area, South Bay Guitar Society, San Jose Flamenco Society, and Mission Chamber Orchestra.

The San Jose Chamber Music Society, www.sjchambermusic.org, is a community-based, non-profit organization formed in 1986 to promote chamber music in the South Bay, to provide a forum for San Francisco Bay Area musicians, and to promote education about chamber music.  SJCMS presents an eight concert Sunday evening subscription series as well as chamber music presentations for school classes, both at Le Petit Trianon Theatre.  For information please call (408) 286-5111.

Serving the Russian Community in the Bay Area, the Russian Media Club, www.Gorodok.com, provide services to Russian-speaking community and for people who want to learn more about Russia.  For information please call (650) 941-5327.   

Tickets for the "Kat Trio" performances scheduled for Thursday, March 27th at 7:00p.m. and Friday, March 28th at 8:00p.m. are priced at $15.00 General and $10.00 for Students and Seniors 65 and over.  Refreshments will be served at a post-concert "meet the artist reception" and at intermission.  For tickets and information please call (408) 998-5966 or e-mail Norval Nelson at norval@trianontheatre.com.