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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.
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
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Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
Fanny Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11
I. Allegro molto vivace
II. Andante espressivo
III. Lied. Allegretto
IV. Finale. Allegro moderato
C. Debussy: Piano Trio in G major L.5
II. Scherzo – Intermezzo. Moderato con allegro
Artist Bio
Orion Piano Trio Alexander Lukov piano Christina Schuetz violin Sophie Baxter cello
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
