Ladies Musical Club: Beethoven Duo & Brahms Piano Trio
Free
- Ann Rackl, violin
- Lawrence Chu, cello
- Selina Chu, piano
Johannes Brahms — Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8
About Ann Rackl, violin
Ann Rackl, violinist, is the former assistant concertmaster of Philharmonia Northwest chamber orchestra, where she has been a member since 1976. She holds a Master of Music Education degree from the University of Montana, and has studied violin with Emanuel Zetlin and Martin Friedmann in Seattle. Formerly a private violin instructor, these days she especially enjoys playing chamber music.
About Lawrence Chu, cello
Lawrence Chu is a native of the Seattle area, and currently resides in Bellevue with his family. His former cello instructors include Phyllis Allport, Frances Walton, and Eva Heinitz. After completing 34 years of practice in Emergency Medicine locally, he has begun to reexplore the cello under the guidance of Nathan Chan. He is delighted to have been accepted as an official member of the Ladies Musical Club.
About Selina Chu, piano
Selina Chu has been a part of the music community in the Pacific Northwest for almost 40 years, as a master teacher and performer. She has served as an adjudicator and visiting artist as well as Board member for such organizations as Washington State Music Teachers Association, National Federation of Music Clubs, and LMC’s Frances Walton Competition. Selina holds advanced degrees in piano performance, from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Washington, as well as national certification as a teacher of music through MTNA. Thirteen years of experience as Alaska Dance Theatre’s Principal Accompanist taught her to play well with others, and she has a special place in her heart for all types of ensembles. She is known for her sense of humor and unfortunate ability to carry a tune.
http://www.selinachustudio.com/