Music composed explicitly for piano, violin, and cello ensembles by 20th century Russian composers will come alive in a performance by violinist Aaron Jacobs from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Russian pianist Tatiana Shustova, and cellist Amy Catron from Millikin University. The Trio will perform renowned mid-20th century works by Russian composers Prokofiev, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich.

As an active chamber and solo recitalist, Mr. Jacobs has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe, has received honors and awards too numerous to list, and has been a prizewinner at international competitions. Ms. Shustova, a native of St. Petersburg, Russia, has received multiple awards for her sparkling piano performances in solo and chamber music competitions in the U.S., Italy, and Russia. Ms. Catron is a versatile cellist appearing as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician; her credits include being principal cellist with several Ohio Symphonies and performing as a soloist with a variety of orchestras in Illinois and Florida.

The concert will take place the afternoon of Sunday, March 22nd, at 4 PM at the Middleburg United Methodist Church, 15 W Washington St., Middleburg, VA. A "meet the artists" reception will follow the performance.

The Middleburg Concert Foundation thanks Mr. Tom Gatewood, Salamander Resort and Spa, and Trident Systems, Inc. of McLean, VA, for bringing the Trio to Middleburg and generously sponsoring this concert.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.eventbrite.com, for $20 per person. Students and guests 18 and under are free. Tickets can also be purchased in advance by mail to Middleburg Concert Foundation, PO Box 1967, Middleburg, VA 20118.

Subscriptions with guaranteed seating for all four 2020 concerts presented by the Middleburg Concert Series are available at eventbrite.com or by mail at the above address, for $100 per person.

For more information, visit www.middleburgconcerts.com, call 540-592-1660, or email middleburgconcerts@gmail.com.