The Kassia Trio

ABOUT

The Kassia Trio is a modern re-invention of the piano trio made up of two saxophones (Chloe Percy-Smith and Emma Jones) and piano (Amy Bladon). Performing new music and arrangements of repertoire from the past, this versatile ensemble combines graduates of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague.

Through exploring a range of repertoire, the group’s aim is to keep classical music accessible, as well as helping to promote the saxophone as a classical instrument. The trio’s repertoire ranges from modern pieces written for their specific instrumentation, to classical transcriptions, as well as lighter well-known classics. Their saxophone line-up is interchangeable, covering soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Recent performances have included recitals in Cheltenham, Bristol, Birmingham and London.

They also enjoy being part of a range of outreach and community projects, regularly performing school and family-focused concerts across the UK.

“Kassia” - where the name comes from:

Kassia was an Eastern Roman abbess, poet and composer. She is one of the first medieval composers whose music is still in existence and able to be interpreted by modern scholars and musicians. She is notable for being one of the first women to have written in her own name, rather than using an alias.

Listen

Please enjoy the following recordings of The Kassia Trio in concert.