Name: Past, Present and Premiere: Trio Menil at St. Luke's
Start: 2026-05-02T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-02T16:00:00-05:00
Location: St Luke's Presbyterian Church

Past, Present and Premiere: Trio Menil at St. Luke's

A classical chamber music concert featuring music from around the world.
About this Event

Join Trio Menil for a thought-provoking performance of classical music for piano, violin, and cello. This free concert will feature music spanning over two centuries and will display the incredible variety of sounds and colors possible with a piano trio. The centerpiece of this program is the world premier of "Canyon Canticles" by Sam Wu, which was written specifically for Trio Menil.

Program

Joseph Haydn- Piano Trio in E-flat major, Hob.XV:29

Sam Wu- Canyon Canticles (world premier)

Reena Esmail- Piano Trio

What to expect:

🎶 Inspiring Performances: Experience profound artistry in an intimate setting.
💬 A Personal Touch: Gain insight into the music as the artists and composer share their personal connection to the pieces.
🤝 Community and Connection: Engage with fellow music lovers and the artists in a relaxed, friendly environment, fostering a true sense of community.

Parking is available at the venue. Enter through the doors adjacent to the parking lot and follow signs for the sanctuary. Arrive early to secure a good seat!

About the performers

Based in Houston, Texas, Trio Menil is a versatile ensemble at home in both the concert hall and classroom. The trio has performed in venues throughout North America, and has received the Grand Prize and Odyssey Chamber Music Series Award at the 2023 Plowman Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the 2024 Concurso-Festival de Música de Cámara “Diálogo”, and was a finalist in the 2024 Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition.

Trio Menil was formerly in DACAMERA’s Young Artist Program, where they presented concerts in collaboration with art exhibitions, and taught music-integrative workshops in Houston public and private schools. This initiative has taken them everywhere from kindergarten classrooms to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Formed at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, the trio has worked with James Dunham, Paul Kantor, Jon Kimura Parker, Virginia Weckstrom, and Kathleen Winkler.

The trio is named after the Menil Collection, a museum and neighborhood of art in the heart of Houston, and shares the same mission to attract, educate, and inspire diverse audiences through art.