Music at the Museum: The Lincoln Trio

One of Chicago’s most celebrated ensembles, the Lincoln Trio is acclaimed for their clarity of sound, honesty of expression and captivating stage presence. The ensemble – Desirée Ruhstrat, violin, David Cunliffe, cello and Marta Aznavoorian, piano – takes its name from their home, the heartland of the United States, the land of Lincoln. The Trio's polished presentations of well-known chamber works and their ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire has led to the group's reputation as a first rate ensemble, drawing an eclectic audience of sophisticated music lovers, young admirers of contemporary programs, and students discovering chamber music for the first time.