Reviews

‍“It was clear after just a few bars what makes this trio special: its close ensemble playing, its spontaneous communication, and a passion that never comes at the expense of precision.”

“In Beethoven's late Piano Trio Op. 97, every note, every sound comes across so fresh, lively and supple that one is drawn, fascinated, ever deeper into the intricate counterpoint – and into a wild expressiveness that alternates with sudden pauses in the music's breath and pulse.”

“We will certainly be hearing much more from this trio with its outstanding musical artistry.”

"Elene Meipariani on violin, Nadja Reich on cello, and Till Hoffmann on piano achieved such remarkable unity and brilliance in their performances that the audience responded with prolonged applause."

"Hearing this young ensemble is an experience in itself — their playing is alert, clear, and vividly alive."

"With technical assurance, a keen sensitivity to tonal colour, and compelling expressive depth, Trio E.T.A. crafted a richly nuanced concert programme."

“The three musicians merge into a single breath.”

“Each instrument retained its individuality while remaining fully integrated into the whole — clearly defined when required, yet blending into an overall sound of remarkable homogeneity. An artistry mastered and brought to the stage so beautifully by only a select few.”

"To state it right from the outset: what violinist Elene Meipariani, cellist Nadja Reich and pianist Till Hoffmann offered the enchanted audience that evening was, in its combination of technical perfection, tonal sensitivity and gripping youthful drive, scarcely to be surpassed. Even within this high-calibre concert series, Trio E.T.A. marked a true highlight."

"Interpretations that come from the soul, without switching off the mind. Six years after its founding in Hamburg, Trio E.T.A. is now playing in the top league."

“And from the very first note it was clear: half-heartedness is not this trio’s way… Yet the Trio E.T.A., founded in 2019, offered more than just deeply moving beauty of sound. Throughout, it captivated with technical agility, precise tone production, and perfect ensemble playing.”

“How a trio creates vast sound worlds – thunderous applause for an overwhelming concert.”

“Trio E.T.A., with Elene Meipariani on violin, Nadja Reich on violoncello, and the almost best of the group, Till Hoffmann on piano, exceeded all expectations in the well-attended hall of the Raketenstation. It is not only the astonishingly virtuosic precision of the individual musicians that impresses, but rather their successful pursuit of triadic unity, which fuses the three instruments into an artfully cohesive musical identity.”

“Trio E.T.A. explores all of this in a highly compelling and exciting way. The audience responded with euphoric applause already after the first part.”

“The trio achieved an impressive richness of sound, ranging from the demonic scherzo through the typically Brahmsian, warmly heartfelt adagio to the rushing finale, always marked by virtuosic mastery of the individual parts and great assurance in ensemble playing.”

“The simultaneous precision and the joyful interplay of the three musicians made the evening a truly artistic experience.”

“The three musicians play with full physical commitment, maintaining intense eye contact throughout. In this way they create expressive soundscapes, embarking on a wild ride full of unleashed passion.”

“Three young musicians seem to merge with their music, sweeping the hall into the whirl of intensely dramatic sound through their virtuoso playing. Enthusiastic, admiring applause called for an encore.”

“Trio E.T.A. presented ‘Unbekannte Bekannte’ at the Waldorf School and convinced completely with a demanding program.”

“Elene Meipariani, Hayk Sukiasyan, and Till Hoffmann impressed with their committed interplay, made visible even through their body language.”

"From the variety of its variations to the richness of its tonal colours, a masterpiece likewise interpreted by Trio E.T.A."

"A major international career clearly lies ahead of the already multi-award-winning Trio E.T.A."

"Melancholy and temperament, sensitivity and sheer joy in music-making — such words capture the artistic spirit of Trio E.T.A., as the young ensemble took the stage at the Mettlach Chamber Music Days on Sunday to enthusiastic applause."

"At moments, the violinist could hardly stay in her seat as she soared through enchanting passages. The brilliant pianist frequently turned toward his colleagues, energising them with dynamic intensity, crisp articulation and a clear sense of tempo. The cellist, in turn, contributed the vital emotional impulses."

“The young musicians carried the audience into a realm of sound, where their exceptional ensemble unity and finely balanced dynamics revealed the work with both clarity and emotional depth.”

"At moments, the richness of their sound made it seem as though an entire orchestra were playing."

"When Trio E.T.A. begins its programme, aptly titled Schubert and the Modern Age, with a few delicate piano chords, they create an introduction that gently leads the audience from everyday life into the very heart of music and sound — into a realm entirely its own."