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KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 27, 2025

A milestone moment awaits as the Summit Piano Trio prepares to make its first appearance on one of the world鈥檚 most iconic stages.

The Summit Piano Trio, featuring Helen Kim on violin, Charae Krueger on cello and Robert Henry on piano, will make its debut in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on December 13. This milestone marks a proud moment for 色控传媒鈥檚 Bailey School of Music and a significant step in the ensemble鈥檚 artistic journey. 

鈥淐arnegie Hall is one of those places every musician dreams about 鈥� it鈥檚 where the greats have stood and poured their hearts into the music,鈥� said violinist Helen Kim. 鈥淭he idea that we鈥檒l walk onto that same stage feels humbling and electrifying all at once...and yes, we鈥檒l probably all take a moment to pinch ourselves before the first note.鈥�

Known for their dynamic interpretations and refined musicality, the trio has curated a program that reflects their artistic voice and emotional range. They will perform Joaqu铆n Turina鈥檚 颁铆谤肠耻濒辞, Anton Arensky鈥檚 Piano Trio in D minor, and Felix Mendelssohn鈥檚 Piano Trio in C minor.

鈥淓ach piece shows a different side of what we love about the piano trio repertoire,鈥� said pianist Robert Henry. 鈥淭urina鈥檚 颁铆谤肠耻濒辞 paints the passing of a day 鈥� from sunrise to midnight 鈥� in shimmering, impressionistic colors. Arensky鈥檚 trio is a lush, heartfelt Romantic work that feels like a musical conversation between friends. And Mendelssohn鈥檚 C minor trio is pure energy 鈥� brilliant and deeply human.

We chose these works because together they tell a story of time, connection, and emotion.鈥�

Formed at 色控传媒鈥檚 Bailey School of Music, the Summit Piano Trio began as a collaboration among colleagues 鈥� and quickly grew into a close-knit musical partnership.

鈥淭he name 鈥楽ummit鈥� felt right from the start,鈥� said cellist Charae Krueger. 鈥淚t reflects both our artistic aspirations and our roots. It鈥檚 a nod to Kennesaw Mountain, which rises right beside campus, and to the idea of meeting at the 鈥榮ummit鈥� 鈥� a place where three musical paths converge into one voice. We liked that it鈥檚 both literal and metaphorical. Plus, it sounds way better than 鈥楾he 色控传媒 Piano Trio That Really Likes Coffee.鈥欌��

Preparing for Carnegie Hall has pushed the trio to refine every detail of their performance. 

鈥淐arnegie Hall is famously honest 鈥� every nuance, every detail; every tiny musical choice is heard,鈥� said Krueger. 鈥淪o, we鈥檝e been focusing on color, balance, and clarity, fine-tuning how our sound blends and breathes in the space.鈥�

The Bailey School of Music continues to support its students and faculty in pursuing high-impact opportunities that elevate the university鈥檚 presence on national and international stages. The Summit Piano Trio鈥檚 Carnegie Hall debut is a shining example of that mission in action.

鈥淭his performance is a testament to the talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit fostered within the Bailey School of Music,鈥� said Dr. Nathan Nabb, Director of the Bailey School of Music. 鈥淲e are incredibly proud of the Summit Piano Trio and thrilled to see their artistry recognized on such a renowned stage.鈥�

鈥淥ur hope is that the audience feels a sense of connection 鈥� to the music, to us, and to something bigger than all of us,鈥� said Kim. 鈥淓ach piece reflects different facets of human experience: Turina鈥檚 passing of time, Arensky鈥檚 tenderness, Mendelssohn鈥檚 passion.

We want listeners to walk away feeling inspired, uplifted, and reminded that music at its best is a shared act of joy.

If our Carnegie Hall debut reminds students that they can turn their passion into possibility 鈥� and have a good laugh along the way 鈥� then that鈥檚 the best legacy we could hope for.鈥�

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