Praised for their "fresh and surprising interpretations," the award-winning Merz Trio are known for their passionate, original playing and uniquely artistic programming style, interspersing classic trio repertoire with interdisciplinary elements and their own arrangements. The Trio have made a sweep of recent US chamber awards, taking top prizes at the 2021 Naumburg, 2019 Concert Artists Guild, 2019 Fischoff, and 2018 Chesapeake Competitions. Upcoming debut appearances include performances at NYC’s Merkin Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.