Formed during their undergraduate studies at New York University, the Schmidt Trio is a dynamic ensemble currently pursuing Master of Music (MM) degrees at leading music schools across New York City- Manhattan School of Music, Mannes School of Music at The New School, and New York University- after earning their Bachelor of Music (BM) degrees from NYU. In March 2023, the Schmidt Trio won the Gold Prize at the International Young Artists Competition and made their Carnegie Hall debut the following month with Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8. They went on to win First Prize at the Charleston International Competition in May 2023 and First Prize in the Collegiate Classical Music category of the International Youth Music Competitions in June 2024. From September to December 2023, the trio was accepted into NYU’s Study Abroad Program in Paris, France, performing at renowned venues such as the École Normale de Musique de Paris, la Fondation des États-Unis, and Maison de l'Île-de-France. There, they were awarded the Prix Niki de Saint Phalle for Artistic Excellence, presented by Professor Alfred Galichon, director of NYU Paris. This award recognized them for their exceptional creativity, talent and remarkable artistic achievements, showcasing outstanding excellence in artistic expression, and innovation. In 2024, the Schmidt Trio was named the inaugural Artists in Residence at Porto Pianofest, and in 2025, they served as Artists in Residence at the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival. Their collaborations include projects with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Youth Symphony, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, and More Music’s In the Live Room series. Described by Oberon’s Grove as, “nothing short of professional, playing with an incredible level of confidence and precision,” the trio has continued to garner attention for their dynamic sound and refined ensemble playing.

The Schmidt Trio is committed to amplifying the voices of young artists and fostering inclusive environments within the classical music industry. Mentored by Giora Schmidt, Naoko Tanaka, and Luba Poliak, the ensemble draws inspiration from their encouragement for young musicians to advocate for themselves. In a field where conventional ideologies continue to stand, the trio recognizes the necessity for young artists to actively create their own opportunities to share meaningful work. They aim to continue collaborating with composers, videographers, photographers, and fellow emerging creatives to support mutual artistic growth and innovation.