Z.E.N. Trio
When we commission a piece of music, we want it to last forever.
We seek out musical voices that are worth hearing. So we’ve amplified four leading voices of their generation: Australian composer Matt Laing and the soloistic talents of Z.E.N. Trio.
Matt, a Musica Viva FutureMaker, writes music of great virtuosity and originality. He has been commissioned in celebration of a patron’s significant birthday, and will play to the strengths of Z.E.N. Trio – a remarkable ensemble who’ve already made their name through the BBC New Generation scheme, a Deutsche Grammophon recording and countless acclaimed concerts.
Put these voices together, and things will get exciting. Two programs are on offer depending in which city you live in, each program includes Arno Babajanian’s trio and the world premiere of Matt’s work. Elsewhere, you’ll either be resisting the urge to stamp your feet to a grand finale (Dvořák’s intoxicating ‘Dumky’), or imploding with intense passion of the heart (Brahms’s Romantic trio).
"The technical assurance, musical conviction and stylistic unanimity of an ensemble that’s been together for many years."
Digital Subscription & Tickets
Z.E.N. Trio will be livestreamed on Tuesday 23 August at 7pm AEST.
Bring the joy of live music into your home, on your smart TV, computer, tablet or even mobile phone with our digital subscription. Offering access to all 7 digital concerts, including a 48-hour rewatch period for each, by subscribing you can save on ticket prices and ensure that you don’t miss a moment of our online season in 2022.
Combine it with a Choose or Minipack subscription and you can save even further on ticket prices! Special rates are also available for students and Concession Card holders. Book your digital subscription here.
Live stream tickets
Individual tickets for the live streamed concert are now available. Purchase your ticket online here.
You will receive an email confirmation when you purchase your tickets. Ticket holders will receive a link to watch the performance 24 hours prior to the concert.
If you’re watching on your phone or computer we recommend using headphones or connecting to external speakers. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
Download the program guide here, or view it below.
ESTHER YOO Violin |
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Program 1: Program 1: Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne Tuesday, Sydney Saturday Program 2: Program 2: Melbourne Saturday, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney Monday
*World premiere performances. Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia by Graham Lovelock and Steven Singer. Sydney: The Monday 22 August concert is a Charles Berg Tribute Concert. Hobart: Presented by Musica Viva Tasmania Dubbo: Presented by Macquarie Conservatorium in association with Musica Viva Australia as part of its Regional Touring program. |
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Matt Laing Matt, a Musica Viva FutureMaker, writes music of great virtuosity and originality. He has been commissioned in celebration of a patron’s significant birthday, and will play to the strengths of Z.E.N. Trio – a remarkable ensemble who’ve already made their name through the BBC New Generation scheme, a Deutsche Grammophon recording and countless acclaimed concerts. |
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This tour is generously supported by our Ensemble Patrons: Concert Champions |
Esther Yoo from Z.E.N. Trio - Photography by Darren Leigh Roberts
Z.E.N. Trio - Photography by Darren Leigh Roberts
Composer Matt Laing and Z.E.N. Trio - Photography by Darren Leigh Roberts
Narek Hakhnazaryan from Z.E.N. Trio - Photography by Darren Leigh Roberts
Zhang Zuo from Z.E.N. Trio. Photography by Darren Leigh Roberts
Dates & Times
| Dubbo | 10 August 7:30pm |
| Hobart | 12 August 7:30pm |
| Melbourne | 13 August 7pm |
| Perth | 15 August 7:30pm |
| Canberra | 18 August 7pm |
| Sydney | 20 August 2pm |
| Sydney | 22 August 7pm |
| Melbourne | 23 August 7pm |
| Adelaide | 25 August 7:30pm |
| Newcastle | 27 August 7:30pm |
Location
Multiple Venues
Please check the venue in your city when booking tickets.
Event notes
Venue Information
Read more about the venues here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doors open 1 hour before the performance starts.
Program 1 (Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne Tues, Sydney Matinee)
Performance runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes including a 20-minute interval.
Runtime: 94mins
Program 2 (Melbourne Sat, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney Evening)
Performance runs for 1 hour and 31 minutes including a 20-minute interval.
Runtime: 91mins