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Program

Elbert Tsai, violin *
Brady Anderson, cello 
Chia-Lin Yang, piano *
 

Piano Trio in G Major (1880) Claude Debussy 

I. Andantino con moto allegro (1862-1918)

II. Scherzo: Intermezzo

III. Andante espressivo

IV. Finale 

Piano Trio in F-sharp Minor (1952) Arno Babadjanian

II. Andante (1921-1983)

III. Allegro vivace

INTERMISSION

Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 (1943)  Dmitri Shostakovich

I. Andante-Moderato (1906-1975)

II. Allegro con brio

III. Largo

IV. Allegretto-Adagio

Oblivion (1982)                                                                Astor Piazzolla

(1921-1992)

arr. José Bragato

Libertango (1974)                                                                           Astor Piazzolla

(1921-1992)

arr. Ikumi Nakayama 

* Indicates Pre-College faculty

Verve Trio

Founded in 2019, Verve Trio has quickly established itself as an ensemble known for its technical precision and musical
flair, winning the Gold Prize at the Amadeus International Music Competition. Comprising pianist Dr. Chia-Lin Yang,
violinist Elbert Tsai, and cellist Brady Anderson, the trio has captivated audiences throughout the San Francisco Bay
Area with innovative programs featuring familiar masterpieces alongside lesser-known works influenced by tango, jazz,
and more. Verve Trio will tour Taiwan and Mexico in the summer of 2025 and premiere a commissioned composition by
Matthew Schumaker, Assistant Professor of Composition at UC Santa Cruz, later in the 2025–26 season. Beyond their
performing careers, the members of Verve Trio have built distinguished teaching studios, with their students regularly
winning competitions and attending renowned festivals across the country. Visit www.vervetrio.com for more details.