Maksim Shtrykov, clarinet
Julia Kang, cello
Misuzu Tanaka, piano
Trio Confero was founded in 2018 by clarinetist Maksim Shtrykov as a logical continuation of his quest to bring to the larger audience, the superb yet seldom performed chamber music repertoire for clarinet. The journey began in 2012 when, together with his partner Japanese pianist Misuzu Tanaka, they formed the Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo and began touring in the United States garnering an impressive record of instant re-engagements. With the addition of cellist Julia Kang to the Duo, Trio Confero is comprised of three exceptionally talented musicians who are prizewinners of many international competitions and graduates of the world’s most prestigious music academies.
Confero is a Latin verb that means “to bring together, unite, and contribute”, and this is precisely what Trio Confero’s mission statement was set to be when the three musicians met. With remarkable works written by such giants of the past as Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, Faure, Glinka as well as stellar composers of the 20th century and beyond such as Nino Rota, Robert Muczynski, John Ireland, Isang Yun and Magnus Lindberg, the possibilities of programming were endless.
Praised for “sparkling virtuosity” and “outstanding talent” by Ponca City News, the trio has brought their passionate readings of the unique and vast repertoire to the festival “Les Pianos Folies du Touquet” in France, 3rd International Cello Festival and Nádor Hall in Hungary and many concert series across the US including Rochester Institute of Technology Performing Artist Series, Summer Stars Classical Series, Ponca City Concert Series, Los Gatos Community Concerts Association, Del Norte Curry Community Concert Association, Ridotto Classical Concerts and the Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series to name a few. Upcoming performances include engagements with the Fairmont Chamber Music Society, Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society, and Rappahannock Concert Association.