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The Grammy nominated Lincoln Trio will bring their masterful musicianship to Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine Art Center on September 25.

Part of the concert will feature the works of Latin American composers in celebration of EIU’s celebration of Latin American History Month.  The Lincoln Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall.  Tickets are now available.

 The Lincoln Trio has become Chicago’s most celebrated chamber ensemble. Praised for the “joy of sheer technical ability and beautiful blended tone,” the trio 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 those discovering chamber music for the first time.

 They were winners of the 2008 Masterplayers International Competition in Venice, Italy. Each member is an artist of international renown. Violinist Desiree Ruhstrat has performed throughout the US and Europe, appearing at the White House and performing on a live radio broadcast heard around the world with the Berlin Radio Orchestra. Cellist David Cunliffe has performed with the BBC and Royal Scottish orchestras as well as touring a member of the Balanescu Quartet. Pianist Marta Aznavoorian has appeared with the Chicago Symphony and has performed at the Kennedy Center and the Sydney Opera House.

Formed in 2003, the Lincoln Trio has performed throughout the United States, including appearances at the Ravina Music Festival, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven Chamber Music Series, the Lane Concert Series at the University of Vermont, and a tour on behalf of the Ravina Festival celebrating the Lincoln Bicentennial, including a kickoff celebration in Springfield with President Obama. 

 The Lincoln Trio performance is sponsored in part by the EIU Classical Music Artists Series.

 Tickets for The Lincoln Trio’s concert are $17 for the general public, $13 for seniors (62+) and $7 for students, and are available at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesdaythrough Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and one hour prior to the scheduled performance. Tickets can always be purchased online at doudnatix.com.

 To talk to a box office representative, or to arrange accommodations for those needing special assistance call 217-581-3110 or email doudnatix@eiu.edu. The Doudna offers convenient free parking adjacent to the Center’s main entrances, as well as three world-class venues offering comfortable seating. The Doudna Fine Arts Center is located on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. For up-to-date announcements, news, along with special ticket offers, visit www.facebook.com/thedoudna.