Ryebank Trio are – Jonathan Ellis – Piano, Duncan Reid – Violin, Isabel Williamson – Cello.They will be performing their WACIDOM Saturday lunchtime concertatBold Street Methodist Church Warrington,on Saturday 9th November 2019. They will be playing:Beethoven Trio in Bb, Op. 11
Brahms Trio in B, Op. 8
Originally formed in 2003 by ex-RNCM postgraduates, and winners of the “Best Small Ensemble” award at the Buxton Festival Fringe in 2011, the Ryebank Trio was relaunched in 2017 after a hiatus of a few years and a change in membership. It is named, rather prosaically, for the street address of their rehearsal venue.
Jonathan Ellis
Duncan Reid
Duncan Reid (violin) is also a graduate of the RNCM and Manchester University, where he and Jonathan met in 1996. In addition to being the Ryebank Trio’s violinist since its inception, and a regular performer in duo concerts with Jonathan; he has worked with orchestras such as Opera North, and the National Symphony Orchestra, as well as guest leading various touring ensembles and shows. He is the founder member and leader of the Goldstring Ensemble. When not playing, Duncan teaches at various schools, including Xavarian Sixth Form College, where he also directs chamber music, and conducts the String and Chamber Orchestras.