SUN, MAR 26, 2023
“Trio Barclay appears to have sprung to life fully formed… a group whose members already interact with precision and ease, who feint and dodge as if of one mind.” – Voice of OC
Trio Barclay (comprised of violinist Dennis Kim, cellist Jonah Kim, and pianist Sean Kennard) is an ensemble of big musical personalities who have joined together to create dynamic and exciting musical experiences. The ensemble made its stellar debut at Irvine’s Barclay Theatre in June 2021 and is the first Ensemble-in-Residence in the Barclay’s 30-year history.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Kim taught himself the cello watching VHS tapes of Pablo Casals. He was awarded full scholarship to The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division at the age of seven. Click to learn more.
Dennis Kim is currently concertmaster of the Pacific Symphony, having previously served in the same role at the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Seoul Philharmonic, among other orchestras. Click to learn more.
Sean Kennard, a Steinway artist, is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music where he won the institution's prestigious Sergei Rachmaninoff Award, the Juilliard School, Mannes College, and Yale University. Click to learn more.
Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cuesta College