ZAREKtrio capture the joy and thrill of live chamber music. They cherish the process as much as the result, connecting with the music, each other, the audience, places, people and ideas.
Performing on period instruments is at the heart of it all, and ZAREKtrio are keen to share this sound with connoisseurs and the curious alike, bringing the rich catalogue for violin, viola da gamba and keyboard to diverse audiences. Although the majority of the trio’s repertoire is music written before 1770, they perform new music and works written specifically for them. Arranging and adapting works originally written for larger instrumental forces is also central to the trio’s programming.
ZAREKtrio prioritise a chamber music practice grounded in respectful, unhurried rehearsal, which, as experienced performers, they recognise to be irreplaceable in the pursuit of musical excellence.
ZAREKtrio kicked off 2025 with the first performances of their new project Mudlark! at Brasenose College, University of Oxford for the Platnauer Series, and St Nicolas Church, Guildford. This year also brings further performances of Bs & Bees at the Thüringer Bachwochen in Germany, a partnership with If Opera in a staged presentation of works by Carissimi and Monteverdi, and a coaching residency at Benslow Music amongst other engagements.
In 2024, the trio performed at an eclectic mix of venues, including Kino-Teatr in St Leonards-on-Sea, Rocket Van in Lambeth, St John's in Upper Norwood, Beer Lab in Brixton, Handel&Hendrix House in London, Heath Street Baptist Church in Hampstead, and the Stroud Arts Festival. Playing for new audiences and seasoned concert-goers in such a diverse range of spaces—from churches to breweries, from barns to community hubs and colleges - is central to their mission and identity.
