“polished, intelligent and colourful playing” Michael Dussek
The Golden Piano Trio is an exciting up-and-coming chamber group which was formed at the Dartington International Summer School during summer of 2009. It’s members, all prize winners and scholars from Trinity College of Music, are Valtie Nunn (violin), Paloma Garcia Oliver (cello) and Manuel Lopez Jorge (piano).
The trio rapidly gained recognition after winning the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition in May 2010. The Golden Piano Trio was recently invited to participate as special guests in the “Bravo Cello” Festival at the Royal Academy of Music where they received coaching from Guy Johnson. Founding members Valtie and Manuel have also formed an acclaimed duo, recent successes include first prize in the Leonard Smith Duo Competition.
The trio is regularly coached by the pianist and chamber musician Deniz Arman Gelenbe, of the Arman Trio and cellist David Kenedy. They have also received coaching and support from violinist Constantin Bogdanas and cellist Dorel Fodoreanu, member of the Arman Trio.
The Golden Piano Trio has been giving recitals in and around London including London Charterhouse and Lewes. Future engagements include recitals in St Martin in the Fields, London, Corsham, Farnham, The London McLaren Hall and Spain.
