Smith Center for the Arts

Jon Kimura Parker, piano; Martin Beaver, violin; Clive Greensmith, cello

Formed in 2013, the Montrose Trio is a collaboration stemming from a long and fruitful relationship between pianist Jon Kimura Parker and the now-disbanded Tokyo String Quartet. Mr. Parker was the quartet’s final guest pianist, and a backstage conversation with first violinist Martin Beaver and cellist Clive Greensmith led to the Montrose Trio’s creation. The Trio quickly established a reputation for performances of the highest distinction– “absolutely top-notch music-making, as fine as one could ever expect to hear.” (The Washington Post)

FRANZ SCHUBERT: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-Flat Major, D. 898

FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66