“Trio Barclay appears to have sprung to life fully formed…
a group whose members interact with precision and ease, who feint and dodge as if of one mind.”
NEW ALBUM RELEASE
CHRISTMAS EVE
2024
It has taken us a decade to create and record these arrangements of our favorite hymns.
We’ve fused them with musical elements we encountered at our experiences attending and making music for churches around the world.
We find it beautiful how we each have our ways of praising God, yet, we all worship the same God.
Thank you to all the churches around the world for the work you do, and thank you for always welcoming us into your communities.
We sincerely hope you enjoy our favorite hymns. Sheet music is coming soon.
Merry Christmas!
Track List
1. Jesus Loves Me · I Want You Back
2. Be Thou My Vision
3. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
4. It is Well with My Soul
5. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
6. The Lily of the Valley
7-8. Take My Hand, Precious Lord ~ He Leadeth Me
9. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring · Blessed Assurance
10. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
11. Battle Hymn of the Republic
12. Amazing Grace
TRIO BARCLAY is an ensemble of big musical personalities who have joined together to create dynamic and exciting musical experiences. The ensemble made its stellar debut at the Barclay in June 2021 and is the first Ensemble-in-Residence in the Barclay’s 30-year history.
The trio’s founding is the culmination of years of collaboration between its members. Dennis and Jonah have appeared frequently at Festival Mozaic and at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Jonah and Sean have played as recital partners for years, recently releasing a duo album on the Delos label.
Bound together by friendship and mutual respect, Trio Barclay is on a mission to take piano trio music to new heights, offering definitive and unforgettable performances of works ranging from the early 18th century to the music of our day.
Trio Barclay has commissioned a new composition for every season performance on their home stage including works by John Wineglass, Sheridan Seyfried, Sebastian Chang, Ya-Jhu Yang and Fernando Arroyo García-Lascurain.
Trio Barclay has been invited to perform across the United States and Asia. Their appearances at the Busan International Chamber Music Festival and Festival Mozaic in San Luis Obispo in recent seasons saw them become instant favorites.
The Trio can be heard on the soundtrack to DEFINING COURAGE: THE DOCUMENTARY streaming as the 25th Episode of OUR AMERICA on DISNEY+ and HULU. Trio Barclay is the first Ensemble-in-Residence of the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Orange County, California.
Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories.
Narrated by ABC7-Los Angeles News Anchor and Filmmaker David Ono, Trio Barclay premiered the live version of Defining Courage at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, adding original music adapted from a new work they commissioned from American composer Sheridan Seyfried to the production.
The tragic, yet uplifting world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad: you’ll fly over World War II battlefields in Italy, France, Japan, and Germany, in an unforgettable live Docu-Theatre Experience that includes Stunning Cinematography, Live Music & Choir, Historic Film and Eyewitness Interviews.
SEE, HEAR, and EXPERIENCE their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling. Far from a history lesson, it is a testament to inner strength, one that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.
The series OUR AMERICA featured Defining Courage in episode 25 which is streaming on DISNEY+ and HULU. Watch below to experience see behind the scenes with David backstage at the magnificent Segerstrom Center for the Arts.