Palatine Piano Trio – Past Concerts

With their spirited approach and harmonious connection, the Palatine Piano Trio shares memorable, heartfelt performances of engaging music, both new and old. Featuring three of Portland’s most respected musicians – violinist Inés Voglar Belgique, cellist and composer Nancy Ives, and pianist Susan DeWitt Smith – this is Oregon's preeminent piano trio. Having taken their name from the Palatine Hill Road address of Lewis & Clark College, where all three members were on faculty at the time of the group's formation, the ensemble delivers musical excellence combined with an effortless chemistry developed over decades of dear friendship and collaboration. Celebrated for their purposeful programming and exhilarating delivery, the trio works closely with the region's foremost composers, bringing their chamber music to worldwide audiences through an exciting, multi-year recording initiative, Northwest Legacies.