The Trio Oko eclectic harp trio is set to perform at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Hammer Hall, 5 Mountain Street in Camden.
“Their concert indeed evoked joy, demonstrated profound communication, and displayed the strengths of each instrument,” writes The Boston Musical Intelligencer of a recent Trio Oko performance. “Three accomplished individuals playing as a seamless ensemble.”
Trio Oko’s members, violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles Overton, are united by a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections. The Boston-based trio met at the Tanglewood Music Center in 2016.
Their Midday Music program of early 20th Century French music weaves together the spirited nuances of Jacques Ibert’s Trio with the elegant lyricism of Henriette Renié’s Trio. The ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and arrangements. Their intention is to showcase the diverse capabilities of this distinctive instrumentation.
Trio Oko members shared the Japanese dish okonomiyaki (cooked by master chef, Emma) during their first rehearsal, and their name was born. They are committed to bringing joy to concert halls through their collaborations and friendship.
For more information, visit baychamber.org.