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From the moment the Ahn Trio stepped onto the international music scene stage, they have defied categorization, broken musical barriers and revolutionized perceptions of classical music. They have become leaders in diversifying classical music in the 21st Century. Their trend-setting legacy continues with their fifth recording, Lullaby for my Favorite Insomnia, their debut CD on SONY BMG Masterworks (RCA Red Seal).

Korean-born and Juilliard-trained, the Ahns are sisters--violinist Angella, pianist Lucia and cellist Maria. The trio builds bridges between diverse musical genres and transcends any preconceptions that exist in the classical music scene by embracing 21st Century classical music as well as utilizing elements of new age, jazz, pop, folk, minimalism, avant-garde, chill, lounge and hip-hop. The trio works with composers who have many diverse influences, and the Ahns also continue to collaborate with many different types of artists.

"Every century has its own distinctive style of classical music," states Angella, "and our album reflects classical music in the 21st Century which, of course, is influenced by all different types of music in this modern era. We live in New York City and can't help but be inspired by all the exciting new music and art around us. Incorporating these elements feels like an entirely organic progression to us. We don't purposely set out to be rebellious."

Possessing an enviable combination of talent, style and beauty, the Ahn sisters have long been favorite subjects for the international press. The group initially made a big splash when they were featured early on in Time Magazine (the cover heralded "Asian-American Whiz Kids"). They have gone on to be frequently featured on fashion pages in magazines such as Vogue, GQ, Harpers Bazaar, W, Marie Claire and Town & Country. Angella, Lucia and Maria also were named three of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2003, not just for their beauty but also for their outstanding musical accomplishments.

For their new CD on SONY BMG Masterworks, the Ahns planned an album they had been dreaming of doing for several years: their modern classical take on what they call "lullabies fit for 21st Century insomniacs."

"Lullabies are traditionally very simple and beautiful melodies that are small yet powerful in their emotional content. In every culture they are the same. We started by choosing lullaby-worthy material and then did 'modern classical' treatments of them which for us meant creating something edgy but at the same time minimalistic since lullabies should always be simple," explains Maria Ahn.

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Ahn-definable: the Eclectic Artistry of the Ahn Trio

Read "Ahn-definable: the Eclectic Artistry of the Ahn Trio" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


An eclectic trio whose restless musical curiosity is second only to their virtuosity, the Ahn Trio revel in breaking the rigid boundaries of the classical world. The Juilliard-trained sisters (Lucia, piano; Angella, violin; Maria, cello) have a rock-star attitude matched by a compelling sound that is immediately recognizable no matter whether they are interpreting the music that Pat Metheny, Michael Nyman or Kenji Bunch composed for them, or finding new angles in masters like Ravel and Shostakovich. ...

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L'Ahn Trio al Museo Marini di Firenze

Read "L'Ahn Trio al Museo Marini di Firenze" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Ahn Trio Firenze Museo Marini 27.04.2017 È partito da Firenze il tour europeo dell'Ahn Trio, formazione in brillante equilibrio tra vari generi musicali, composta da tre sorelle sud coreane da oltre trent'anni residenti a New York e fresca della realizzazione del nuovo album, Blue, dal quale proviene parte del programma della serata. Si tratta di un gruppo tipicamente da camera, con le gemelle Lucia e Maria, rispettivamente al pianoforte e al violoncello, e la sorella ...

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George Kahn Trio Launches New Jazz Album Kickstarter Campaign

George Kahn Trio Launches New Jazz Album Kickstarter Campaign

Source: Imaginary Friends

Playing Records is proud to announce a new collaboration with jazz musicians George Kahn, Alex Acuña and Lyman Medeiros to produce and release videos and recordings as The George Kahn Trio. The album project is being crowd-funded with a Kickstarter campaign that continues through August 8, 2017. The project will include six new straight-ahead compositions, and six arrangements of contemporary pop tunes (think Prince, Ed Sheeran, Adele, The Weeknd) performed by the trio. The album (working title: The Bar Is ...

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The George Kahn Trio Performs With Guest Vocalist Gina Saputo March 6

The George Kahn Trio Performs With Guest Vocalist Gina Saputo March 6

Source: Imaginary Friends

Los Angeles favorite, Jazz Pianist George Kahn will be performing at Vitello’s in Studio City, on Wednesday, March 6th. Appearing along with George, will be Special Guest, Singer Gina Saputo. The trio will be rounded out Dan Lutz on bass and Jack LeCompte on drums. There will be one set only, starting at 8 PM. There is a $15. Cover and there are student tickets available (call the club for information). UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO’S JAZZ CLUB 4349 Tujunga ...

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Ahn Trio Releases "Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac" on Sony BMG Records

Ahn Trio Releases "Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac" on Sony BMG Records

Source: All About Jazz

From the moment the Ahn Trio stepped onto the international music scene stage, they have defied categorization, broken musical barriers and revolutionized perceptions of classical music. They have become leaders in diversifying classical music in the 21st Century. Their trend-setting legacy continues with their fifth recording, Lullaby for my Favorite Insomnia, their debut CD on SONY BMG Masterworks (RCA Red Seal).

Korean-born and Juilliard-trained, the Ahns are sisters--violinist Angella, pianist Lucia and cellist Maria. The trio builds bridges between diverse ...

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