Interactive Chamber Music Concert and Masterclass with Tristan Trio

Attacca School of Music Visiting Artist Series Chamber Music Concert and Masterclass featuring the Tristan Trio.

Attacca School of Music is proud to present an inspiring and interactive evening of chamber music, featuring students from our Youth Chamber Music Program.

This unique event combines performance and exploration, as musicians guide the audience through a variety of musical periods and styles—offering insight into the music while bringing it to life on stage.

Whether you love to learn, listen, or engage directly with the music, this is an experience not to be missed. Come discover the depth, beauty, and excitement of chamber music in an intimate and welcoming setting.

Attacca Visiting Artist Series
Sunday, May 17th • 6:00 - 7:00 Masterclass | 7:00 - 8:00 pm Concert
Attacca School of Music — Performance Room

Trio Bios

Thomas Lee Cooper

A violinist having “glimmering silver thread of tone,” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) with “dark grainy power” (The Arts Fuse) Thomas Lee Cooper brings lyrical intensity and refined artistry to every performance.

A Boston area native, Thomas has performed as a soloist across North America, Europe, and Asia. A laureate of multiple competitions - including the Washington International Competition and the Naftzger Competition - Thomas is particularly passionate about conductor-less ensemble playing and has performed with some of the country’s finest chamber orchestras, including the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and A Far Cry.

Cooper completed his master’s degree at the New England Conservatory, and his undergraduate degrees at Oberlin Conservatory.

Aljoša Jurinić

Hailed as “a startlingly subtle and visionary pianist” with “a rare blend of charm and mastery,” Aljoša Jurinić brings poetic depth and electrifying energy to the stage.

He is a top prizewinner and finalist of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions, including the Chopin Competition, Queen Elizabeth Competition, and the Leeds International Competition. He has performed as a soloist at major venues such as Carnegie Hall, and the Musikverein, Salle Cortot in Paris, Osaka Symphony Hall, and has toured across five continents.

Also a passionate researcher, Aljoša holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Toronto with a dissertation on piano biomechanics. He is currently conducting research at MIT’s Institute for Medical Engineering and Science

Tyler James

Described as performing with a “phenomenal color palette” (Radda Rise), Tyler Michael James brings unmatched energy and tonal nuance to the stage.

He’s performed with groups like A Far Cry and Castle of Our Skins and appeared at festivals and series including the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, and the Bar Harbor Music Festival.

A dedicated educator, Tyler teaches at Project STEP and the Boston String Academy and has had the pleasure of teaching at festivals including the Boston University Tanglewood Institute Cello Workshop, Point Counterpoint, and Four Strings Academy. Tyler has an MBA at The College of William and Mary exploring how to make music education more accessible.

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio, No. 5, Op. 70, No. 1 "Ghost" (1808)
I. Allegro vivace e con brio

Jennifer Higdon
Piano Trio
I. Pale Yellow

Claude Debussy
Piano Trio in G Major
III. Andante espressivo

Felix Mendelssohn
Trio No. 2 in C-minor
IV. Finale

**Please note that the location, Attacca School of Music, is not handicap accessible.