Trio Azura
Formed in 2022 at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, California, Trio Azura has quickly developed exceptional chemistry and a diverse repertoire.
Since winning the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2024, they have been captivating audiences with their exceptional musical performances, gracing stages across the United States and around the world.
The group makes their Australian debut at the Brisbane Festival alongside Colburn School professor of chamber music Jonathan Brown, in works of Jennifer Higdon, Mozart, and Mendelssohn.
Dates & Times
7 Sep
Duration: 1st half: 40 minutes - 15 minute internal - 2nd Half: 35 minutes
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Important Info
Suitable for Audiences 5+ years
Credits
Duncan McDougall, Violin
Yejin Hong, Cello
Yanfeng Tony Bai, Piano
with guest - Jonathan Brown, Viola
Supported By
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Haymans Electrical.
Artists
Trio Azura
Trio Azura was founded in 2022 at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, California. The ensemble consists of Canadian violinist Duncan McDougall, South Korean cellist Yejin Hong, and Chinese pianist Yanfeng (Tony) Bai. They are currently studying with esteemed faculty members Fabio Bidini, Martin Beaver, and Clive Greensmith.
The Trio won the Grand Prize and Gold Medal at the 51st Fischoff National
Chamber Music Competition. Additionally, they received the Lift Every Voice Prize for their exceptional performance of a work by an underrepresented composer, along with the Horszowski Trio Prize.
In 2023, Trio Azura participated in the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, where they were awarded the “Rotary Club Siena” prize and had the honor of performing in recital with the renowned cellist Clive Greensmith. They were also selected for the 2023 ARD International Music Competition, earning high praise from German audiences.
In the 2024-25 season, Trio Azura completed their Fischoff Double Gold Tour across the US Midwest and performed at the Fischoff Gala during the Chamber Music America Conference in Houston. They also enjoyed a week-long residency at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
In the remainder of the season, Trio Azura will perform at Boston Court in Los Angeles, present a full Baroque program, and take part in concerts with The Music Guild and Friends of Chamber Music in Troy, New York. As part of their Fischoff victory, they will also appear as emerging artists at the Mimir Festival in Fort Worth and the Emilia Romagna Festival in Italy this summer.
Recently, they have been accepted into the Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence program at the Colburn School for the 2025-2027 academic years. They are extremely excited to continue their studies and performance activities at their home base in Los Angeles, California.
Though recently formed, Trio Azura has quickly developed exceptional chemistry and a diverse repertoire. Their music aims to offer comfort and hope to individuals and communities alike.