Free Classical Concert Series
Saturdays, Feb. 7, Mar. 7 & Apr. 18 at 7 p.m.
March 7: Trio Barclay featuring selections from “Beyond the Pacific”
This program features brand new works by American composers Sheridan Seyfried, John Wineglass and Michael Fine. Trio Barclay will present three works, recently released on their new album “Beyond the Pacific” for Orchid Classics this January. These works are the result of decades of friendship and numerous collaborations, their work ranging from blockbuster movies and documentaries to mainstream beats with popular artists, and traditional classical instrumental music. Their new album highlights their most personal work, produced by the Grammy-winning producer Michael Fine. Trio Barclay – Sean Kennard, piano, Dennis Kim, violin, and Jonah Kim, cello – is an ensemble of big musical personalities who have joined together to create dynamic and exciting musical experiences.
Program Includes:
Piano Trio No. 1 by Sheridan Seyfried – This four-movement trio traces a broad emotional arc from darkness to light: beginning with unresolved intensity and yearning, moving through energetic contrasts and rustic vitality, pausing in prayerful melancholy, and ultimately arriving at a joyful, affirmative conclusion. Inspired by the artistry and personalities of Trio Barclay, the work reflects both their individual voices and the spirit of their shared friendship.
Piano Trio No. 2 “Orcas Island” by John Wineglass – Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest, served as the inspiration for this work. In 2023, Wineglass premiered another chamber piece at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival and the journey sparked the creation of this new work. Originally conceived as a three-movement piano trio, it was later adapted into a single-movement work for solo cello as well.
Piano Trio No. 2 “California” by Michael Fine – Blending reminiscence and imaginative reflections on California’s multicultural character, the trio moves from a festive, Hispanic-inflected opening to two slow movements evoking expansive mountains and sea, before concluding with a lively, pizzicato-driven finale; its recording, brought vividly to life by Trio Barclay’s virtuosity and poetic insight, is presented alongside trios by Sheridan Seyfried and John Christopher Wineglass.
No advanced reservations. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Seating limited to 100. Donations welcome!
Trio Barclay made its debut in June 2021 and was named the first Ensemble-in-Residence in The Barclay’s 30-year history. The ensemble’s founding is the culmination of years of collaboration between its members. Jonah and Dennis have taught and performed together frequently at The Interlochen Arts Academy. Jonah and Sean have played as recital partners for years, recently recording the Romantic Sonatas for Cello and Piano by Rachmaninoff and Barber for the Delos label. Bound together by friendship and mutual respect, Trio Barclay is on a mission to take collaborative music to new creative heights, offering definitive and unforgettable performances of classics from the standard repertoire alongside the music of our day.
Trio Barclay has commissioned a new composition for every performance on their home stage, including works by John Wineglass, Sheridan Seyfried, Sebastian Chang, Ya-Jhu Yang and many others. They have been invited to perform across the United States, Central and South America, and Asia. Their appearances at Napa Valley Festival, Festival Mosaic of San Luis Obispo, and The Busan International Chamber Music Festival in recent seasons saw them become instant favorites. Their work as individual artists and as an ensemble can be streamed online; The Trio recorded live in performance the powerful soundtrack to DEFINING COURAGE: THE DOCUMENTARY, streaming as the 25th Episode of OUR AMERICA on Disney+ and Hulu.