About

(photo by Dot Griffith)

The Sixth Floor Trio is a chamber group dedicated to the creation and performance of music that furthers a dialogue between different musical communities and other artistic disciplines.  Formed by graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2008, the Trio has opened for (and collaborated with) Marvin Hamlisch, performed at the Kennedy Center in 2010, the Kravis Center (Palm Beach) in 2011, and performed concerts and community engagement for Astral Artists in Philadelphia. The Trio received a substantial grant in 2011 from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to present “Random Acts of Culture” performances across the United States, and to develop a video project featuring folk music from around the world. Upcoming engagements include performances at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia and at the 2011 Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, in addition to numerous other concerts around the country during their Summer, Fall, and Winter residencies this season.

The Sixth Floor Trio’s vision places all musical traditions from around the world on one continuum as part of the same great musical language, and their mission is to seek to make connections between these varied musical styles in their repertoire.  From Bluegrass to Klezmer, Classical, to Jazz, Ancient Music to Contemporary Rock – they explore it all and bring its energy to the world.  In addition, they strive to share their artistic passion and music-making with diverse audiences everywhere, from traditional concertgoers to those with acute needs or in remote places.