Orion Weiss, William Hagen, and Nicholas Canellakis

Valley Classical Concerts presents pianist Orion Weiss, violinist William Hagen, and cellist Nicholas Canellakis performing three pieces:

Haydn: Trio in A major, XV: 18
Antonin Dvořák: Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90, “Dumky”
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66

Orion Weiss, piano

One of the most sought-after soloists and chamber music collaborators of his generation, Orion Weiss is widely regarded as a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post). With a warmth to his playing that outwardly reflects his engaging personality, Weiss has dazzled audiences with his passionate, lush sound and performed with dozens of orchestras in North America including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic.

William Hagen, violin

William Hagen has performed as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. In 2022/23, William performs with orchestras around the United States, makes his debut with the Orquesta Filharmónica de Bogotá, and performs as soloist and chamber musician in several countries in Europe.

Nicholas Canellakis, cello

Hailed by The New Yorker as a “superb young soloist,” Nicholas Canellakis has become one of the most sought-after and innovative cellists of his generation, captivating audiences throughout the United States and abroad. In The New York Times his playing was praised as "impassioned... the audience seduced by Mr. Canellakis's rich, alluring tone."