Ken Shifrin alto/tenor trombone Claire Hollocks soprano Jeanett Wong piano/cembalo/organ/mezzo soprano

Established in Oxford, England in 1994, Posaune Voce Trio comprises the unique and most interesting combination of soprano, keyboard and the virtuosic talents of the charismatic trombonist Ken Shifrin. The name Posaune Voce derives from the German word for Trombone and the Italian for Voice, reflecting that during the Baroque era the chief composers for this combination were German and Italian speakers. PVT is a regular guest on both sides of the Atlantic, including appearances at the International Smetana Festival, the Bratislava and Dresden Summer Festivals, the prestigious Dvorak Festival as well as at leading venues in Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Krakow and Washington, DC. Vojtech Stritesky, Artistic Director of the International Smetana Music Festival described the Trio thusly: ‘.... Dr Ken Shifrin PhD does not limit his work to musicological research alone, for he has brought to life the jewels that he has discovered and has transformed them to concert form in an outstanding programme of virtuoso experience as artistic director of the excellent English group, Posaune Voce Trio, perhaps the only professional group of its kind.’ The Trio’s repertoire is varied and wide-ranging — from the Baroque to Broadway — and makes full use of the possibilities inherent in the mellifluous blend of voice and trombone.

Sample Programme:

The Trio breathes new life into the long-neglected, original works of the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leopold Mozart, Michael Haydn, Albrechtsberger, Tuma, Fux, Caldara and Ziani among others. Whether arias from Mozart’s favourite oratorios or Gershwin’s best loved melodies, this most exciting of ensembles never fails to impress.

Education:

Led by Ken Shifrin, a PhD in musicology from Oxford University, the Trio presents masterclasses, lecture recitals and pre-concert talks.

Performances:

1-14 Mar 07 USA Tour including Furman University and
Western Carolina University
25 Jun 07 Danube International Music Center, Vienna
26 Jun 07 Budapest Museum of Fine Arts

Contact:

Nigel Pennington, Manager, Virgo House,
47 Cole Bank Road

Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8EZ

Tel/Fax: 0121 778 5569

Email: kvalita@aol.com
Website: www.posaunevocetrio.com