A Trio With a Mission: Ahn Trio Makes Classical Music for the Cool Kids

Published on 2013/02/10 | Source

It is no surprise that young people often prefer "cool" music genres such as pop, rock, hip hop, house and electronic to classical music. I've heard sneers when I admit my own love for compositions made hundreds of years before I was born. One group has set out to change the way young people see classical music.

The Ahn Trio, comprised of twin sisters Lucia (piano) and Maria (cello) and younger sister Angella (violin), were born in Seoul and educated at the Juilliard School of Music. They are on a mission to get younger audiences to connect more closely with classical music. To fulfill this task, they have appeared on MTV television series, MTV Unplugged and regularly visit middle schools, high schools and colleges, giving workshops and master classes.

The sparkling Ahn Trio will unite with the famous Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to put on a concert in New Jersey on February 23rd, so for those who live nearby and are excited to experience the combination of beautiful music and interpretive dance, do check out!

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The Ahn Trio also has one of the coolest websites, which kind of has a "Tim Burton" vibe. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing trio, make sure to visit http://www.ahntrio.com/v2/ !

About the author by Sophie Choi

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