Trio Accordé: Nathan Amaral, violin; Valentin Kovalev, saxophone & Iwo Jedynecki, accordion

Trio Accordé is a one-of-a-kind ensemble, uniting three of the most promising rising stars of their generation — violinist Nathan Amaral, saxophonist Valentin Kovalev, and accordionist Iwo Jedynecki. With roots spanning Brazil, Russia, and Poland, the trio brings together diverse traditions and musical voices in a combination rarely seen on the classical stage. Their sound is fresh, unexpected, and deeply engaging, blending the singing lyricism of the violin, the expressive power of the saxophone, and the kaleidoscopic colors of the accordion.

Each member is an award-winning soloist in their own right: Nathan is a Grand Prize winner of both CAG and YCAT and winner of the Sphinx Competition, praised by Yo-Yo Ma for his rare artistry; Valentin is the Naumburg International Saxophone Competition laureate with a celebrated Carnegie Hall debut and an international presence both on stage and online; Iwo, described as the “Glenn Gould of the Accordion,” is a Fulbright Scholar and winner…