Profile & Special Focus
The complicity uniting Perceval Gilles, Sarah Sultan and Pierre-Kaloyann Atanassov since the trio’s formation in 2007 stems from a common state of mind based on shared values: integrity, artistic demands, musical curiosity, human simplicity and a deep sense of sharing.
„Moving, surprising and even touching our audience by sharing the emotions we have experienced as we discovered the performed works - these are the things we most fervently believe in.”
Driven by their passion for Dvořák, the Trio Atanassov has conceived an original musical show entitled „Dvořák, a kid from Bohemia“, in conjunction with the recording of their last CD Bohemian Rhapsodies. Sometimes performers, sometimes actors, the three musicians tell on stage the true story of a little guy who managed to build himself up from nothing and, quite literally, conquer America, becoming one of the composers whose melodies are among the most famous in the world. A funny, moving and instructive discovery of this genius composer.
Awards
2nd prize, best interpretation of the prizewinning work at Franz Schubert and Modern Music Graz 2015
3rd prize at Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
3rd prize at International Joseph Joachim Chamber Music Competition 2012
3rd Prize, The Trondheim Community "Kåre Opdal" Prize at Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition 2011
1st prize at International Schumann Chamber Music Competition Frankfurt 2010
3rd prize, best interpretation of Haydn at International Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition 2009
Partners, cooperations and past performances
Concerts at:
Vienna Musikverein (AT)
Alte Oper Frankfurt (DE)
Wigmore Hall, London (UK)
Auditorium du Louvre & Philharmonie de Paris (FR)Festivals:
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival (DE)
Sofia Philharmonic Festival (BG)
Radio-France Festival, Montpellier (FR)CDs:
Smetana – Dvorak (released 2013): Diapason d’Or
Chic à la française (released 2019)
Bohemian Rhapsodies (released 2022): Choc by French magazine ClassicaEnsemble & Instrumentation
Studied at:
Conservatoire de Paris: Vladimir Mendelssohn and Marc Coppey
mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna: Johannes Meissl and Avedis KouyoumdjianPerceval Gilles - Violin
Sarah Sultan - Cello
Pierre-Kaloyann Atanassov - Piano
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