"Their technique was impressive, and they balanced unanimity and individuality in a spirit that is at the heart of chamber music." -The Washington Post

The internationally acclaimed Ahn Trio joins the American Youth Philharmonic and Music Director Daniel Spalding on Sunday, March 24, 3:00 p.m. at the Center for the Arts of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Violinist Angella, cellist Maria, and pianist Lucia are described by the Los Angeles Times as having "a dominant musical gene... The string players produce a gorgeous tone, Lucia has a solid grasp of the piano, and together they coax a collective, dynamically flexible sound that gets us thinking about the bonding power of family."

The Ahn Trio will perform various chamber works in addition to March of the Gypsy Fiddler (Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, Piano & Orchestra), a piece written for the trio by Mark O'Connor in 2009.

"I've admired the Ahn Trio for many years," said Spalding. "Their stellar recordings and live performances are well respected throughout the classical music world. Having the trio perform this benefit concert for us is a great honor and I'm very much looking forward to working with them."

Tickets are $50 General Admission and available for purchase online or at the venue box office. All proceeds support AYPO's orchestral and educational programs.

About the Guest Artists: Born in Seoul, Korea and educated at The Juilliard School in New York City, the members of the Ahn Trio (cellist Maria, pianist Lucia, and violinist Angella) are constantly redefining the art and architecture of chamber music. Breathing new life into the standard piano-trio literature with commissioned works from visionary composers such as Michael Nyman, Maurice Jarre, Pat Metheny, Paul Schoenfield, Mark O' Connor, Kenji Bunch, Nikolai Kapustin, and Paul Chihara, the Ahn Trio brings a new energy and excitement to the chamber music world. The trio's latest CD, "Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac" (released by Sony), is a showcase of this vibrant and original music, which made No. 8 on the Billboard Charts for 26 weeks in the Classical album category. The trio has been touring successfully for over ten years and has six albums to date. They are in high demand, performing and leading master classes and workshops across the United States and around the world. Whether they are playing in Vienna's Musikverein, New York's Lincoln Center, Leipzig's Gewandhaus, Beijing's Concert Hall, Istanbul's Aya Irini in Topkapi Palace, or for 10,000 screaming fans at the World Music Festival in the Czech Republic, the Ahn Trio shares their innovative spirit and ever-evolving vision of music. [Complete Biography].

About AYPO: The mission of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) is to provide the highest quality musical experience that allows our students to grow as musicians and individuals, who then contribute to our nation's cultural landscape, as they become future artistic and community leaders. Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, AYPO provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for young musicians up to 21 years of age. With a nationally recognized artistic staff led by Music Director Daniel Spalding, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the most talented young musicians. For 48 years, AYPO has delivered programs of the highest caliber to young musicians and audiences throughout the Washington metropolitan region, earning an unrivaled reputation for excellence and distinction.