The Mendelssohn Piano Trio celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. The trio met in 1997 at the Peabody Conservatory. Members include Peter Sirotin (GDP ’97, Violin; GPD ’99, Chamber Ensemble), Ya-Ting Chang (BM ’96, MM ’98, Piano), and Fiona Thompson. For their anniversary performance, which will take place on October 1, they will premiere a new work, Quindectet. The concert will also feature works by Felix Mendelssohn and Tyzen Hsiao. Additionally, they will present concert of Mendelssohn works at the Smithsonian American Arts Museum in Washington D.C. on October 15, and they will appear as guest artists with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra in November. Their website has full details.