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Cellos Rule at Studio Trilogy in San Francisco

Studio Trilogy recently hosted multiple recording sessions with three world-renowned cellists.

New Albums from Joan Jeanrenaud and Weiss/Requiro Duo

Pictured at Studio Trilogy in San Francisco are (L-R) cellists Meta Weiss, Joan Jeanrenaud and David Requiro. Photo by David Goggin.

Studio Trilogy recently hosted multiple recording sessions with three world-renowned cellists.  Former Kronos Quartet cellist Joan Jeanrenaud has just wrapped up her new album, “Visual Music,” as well as producing the debut album of the duo of Meta Weiss and David Requiro.

Jeanrenaud’s album was co-produced with her longtime collaborator PC Muñoz, who also co-produced her previous albums, “Strange Toys” and “Pop-Pop.” The new album is comprised of 17 pieces composed and performed by Jeanrenaud to accompany dance, art works and other visual presentations over the past five years. Percussionist Muñoz also performs on the new album, which was engineered by Trilogy’s Justin Lieberman.

“PC Muñoz and I work together frequently with Justin,” Jeanrenaud commented. Over all these years, Justin and I have established a special rapport, a working relationship that is really good to have, and I value it so much. It’s so great to have an engineer who really becomes a collaborator as the work unfolds in the studio.”

Joan Jeanrenaud plays a Deconet cello made in the mid-1700s.  A native of Memphis, Tennessee, she played with the Kronos Quartet from 1978 until 1999, when, after a sabbatical, she left to pursue a solo career and collaborations with other artists. “Visual Music” will be mastered by Bernie Grundman for early 2016 release on the Deconet Records label.

In addition to completing hew new album, Jeanrenaud was also at Trilogy producing a new album of classical and contemporary compositions performed by esteemed cellists Meta Weiss and David Requiro. Trilogy’s Justin Lieberman engineered this project as well.

“I know Meta because I gave her cello lessons from age 13-15,” recalls Jeanrenaud.  “Since then she has gone on to do some great things and is almost finished with her doctorate degree from Julliard.  She has known David Requiro for many years and the two are getting married next year. Judging from the way they play together, it seems to be a match made in heaven.” The duo regularly performs together at prestigious festivals and concerts.

The new album from Weiss and Requiro includes: J. S. Bach “Chaconne” (from the violin Partita in D minor arranged for two cellos); Niccolo Paganini ‘Variations on One String on a theme by Rossini’ (arranged for two cellos); Giovanni Sollima “The Shooting,” “Il Pino,” “Il Tasso,” and “Le Sequoia”; Jean-Paul Borremanne “A Due Celli,” and Joan Jeanrenaud “Oulipo.”

San Francisco native Meta Weiss made her international debut at the age of seven in Utrecht, Holland at the International String Convention. An acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, and artist, she performs music spanning all periods from classical to jazz. Her performances have taken her to venues throughout the US and internationally, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Hall, The Kimmel Center, Royal Albert Hall, and Teatro Britanico (Peru). Weiss performs on a Gioffredo Cappa cello, c. 1690, generously provided for her by an anonymous supporter

David Requiro has emerged as one of today’s most promising young cellists. He has soloed with the Tokyo Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and other orchestras across the U.S. Requiro is currently Artist in Residence at the University of Puget Sound where he is professor of cello and director of the chamber music program.

ABOUT STUDIO TRILOGY
Located in the creative heart of San Francisco, Studio Trilogy is a full-service recording facility that provides music recording and audio post-production services in a World Class recording environment. Designed by John Storyk of WSDG, Trilogy’s 8800 square foot facility houses three state-of-the-art control rooms, music and voice recording studios, multiple lounges, and a lush garden/bbq area. An on-site 1200 sq.ft. luxury apartment with media lounge and chef’s kitchen is also available.

Learn more at:  http://studiotrilogy.com

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