Trio con Brio Copenhagen
artistic direction
(DK/KR)
Soo-Jin Hong, violin
Soo-Kyung Hong, cello
Jens Elvekjær, piano
Trio con Brio Copenhagen has been the artistic leadership of the festival since 2014 and consists of violinist Soo-Jin Hong, cellist Soo-Kyung Hong, and pianist Jens Elvekjær. In 2024, the trio entered its 25th anniversary year, marked by major highlights including extensive tours in Europe and the USA, the world premiere of a new piano trio by Bent Sørensen at the Boulez Saal in Berlin, and multiple Beethoven cycles in leading concert halls. The trio has released numerous CDs – all of which have been enthusiastically received by both critics and fans. Their latest album, featuring trios by Schubert and Weinberg, received a six-heart review in the Danish newspaper Politiken, stating: “Trio con Brio affirms its place at the top of the world’s elite in contemporary classical chamber music.” The trio’s outstanding musicianship, fresh approach to core repertoire, innovative programming, and ability to engage young audiences through creative concert activities have earned them several prestigious awards. These include the Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen Award in 2019 – one of Denmark’s most prestigious music prizes – as well as the Wilhelm Hansen Foundation’s Honorary Grant in 2024.