Orion Piano Trio

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Friday 20 November 1.10pm

The Orion Trio was founded at Trinity Laban in 2025. Here performed at a masterclass with prominent pianist James Baillieu, in masterclass at the Piano Trio Society’s, and in concert at the Polish Hearth Club.

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    Programme

    Fanny Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11
    I. Allegro molto vivace
    II. Andante espressivo
    III. Lied. Allegretto
    IV. Finale. Allegro moderato

    Debussy Piano Trio in G major L.5
    I. Andantino con moto allegro
    II. Scherzo – Intermezzo. Moderato con allegro
    III. Andante espressivo
    IV. Finale. Appassionato

     

    Artist Bio

    Orion Piano Trio
    Alexander Lukov piano
    Christina Schuetz violin
    Sophie Baxter cello

    The Orion Trio was founded at Trinity Laban in 2025. Here performed at a masterclass with prominent pianist James Baillieu, in masterclass at the Piano Trio Society’s, and in concert at the Polish Hearth Club.

    Violinist Christina Schuetz completed an Artist Diploma, studying with Matthew Denton and Roman Mints. Trinity Laban previously awarded her a Professional Diploma with distinction in summer 2025. She has participated in the Lunigiana International Music Festival, the New Lights Contemporary Music Festival and various competitions at Trinity Laban. Previously, Christina was a solicitor in a City law firm.

    Cellist Sophie Baxter in an MMus graduate of Trinity Laban, where she studied with David Cohen and Sally Pendlebury. Previously, she read music at Durham University. She has a PGCE in group instrumental teaching from the London based charity ‘Music Masters’. She has been mentored by the London Symphony Orchestra and the orchestra of the Royal Opera House. She worked as a graduate assistant at Wells Cathedral School and the Purcell School.

    Alex Lukov completed a Master’s in Collaborative Piano, studying with Andrew Matthews-Owen, and working with string players and singers. He is a multi-instrumentalist, with advanced guitar and violin skills. Alex previously completed an undergraduate degree in astrophysics at University College London.

    Presented in association with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance