Praised for their "fresh and surprising interpretations," the award-winning Merz Trio is known for passionate, original playing and uniquely artistic programming style, interspersing classic trio works with spoken-word elements, and performing their own arrangements. The Trio has 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, Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.