Stefan Jackiw, violin; Conrad Tao, piano; Jay Campbell, cello

Three visionary artists combine internationally recognized talents in the eclectic ensemble, Junction Trio. Since their formation in 2015, the Trio have performed at Washington Performing Arts, Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Newport Classical, the Aspen Music Festival and for the LA Philharmonic's NowRising Series at The Ford Theater. Known for their unique program combinations and vibrant performances, they bring a fresh approach to the repertoire, dazzling audiences with their virtuosity and unity. “Watching the trio perform, one really couldn’t tell who was happier to be there — the rapt audience or the musicians, who threw themselves into repertoire they clearly love...These three are onto something special.” (Boston Globe) 

In the 2024-2025 season, the Junction Trio make their debut at the 92nd Street Y, New York, performing trios by Shostakovich and Brahms as well as the world premiere of a new work by John Zorn. They also perform on the Peggy Rockefeller Series at New York’s Rockefeller University. The Trio made their Carnegie Hall debut last season with the New York premiere of Zorn’s Philosophical Investigations, performed alongside Ives’s Piano Trio and Beethoven’s “Archduke” Piano Trio. 

Other recent highlights include the premiere of composer Amy Williams’s work Bells and Whistles at the Celebrity Series of Boston and Friends of Chamber Music Denver. Since their formation, the Junction Trio have appeared with the Chamber Music Series of Tulsa, Pittsburgh, Albuquerque, and Detroit; Rockport Music Festival, the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., People's Symphony Concerts in New York City, Cliburn Concerts, Shriver Hall, Duke Performances, Caramoor, Stanford Live!, and the La Jolla Music Society, among many others.

In 2021, the Junction Trio were selected by New York’s classical music radio station, WQXR, to be part of their inaugural Artist Propulsion Lab, which allowed them to engage collaborators, tap into new audiences through on-air curation opportunities and commission works.  

The New York Times has praised the individual musicians of the Junction Trio, comprising the “brilliant young violinist” Stefan Jackiw, the “electrifying” cellist Jay Campbell, and pianist and composer Conrad Tao, a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision.” Together, writes the Boston Music Intelligencer, “This top-notch trio stands at the top of its game.” 

"Bracing technique and jaw-dropping precision... A sense of unity, especially in dynamics and rhythmic thrust, made the Ravel Trio come together impressively." — Aspen Times 

"I don’t expect to hear anything more exciting this summer than the Junction Trio’s astounding interpretation, especially the second movement which left me giggling with joy. The third movement sounded simply glorious—so evocative that it seemed these players had the power to change the weather; suddenly the sun started peeking through after a long spell of rain. 

There is nothing like hearing — and seeing — electrifying performers work their magic live. This top-notch trio stands at the top of its game. They made this treacherously difficult music sound entirely natural and fun, while still inspiring awe." — Boston Musical Intelligencer 

AUGUST 2024–AT THE REQUEST OF THE ARTIST, PLEASE DO NOT ALTER WITHOUT APPROVAL