Quercus Trio, pioneers in celebrating Australian horn trios, present trios by Don Banks and John Polglase alongside Stuart Greenbaum’s horn trio “Earth-Like,” a world premiere exploring our search for habitable worlds and what makes us human. From cosmic conditions for life to intimate connection—voice, eye, hand—this evocative program celebrates curiosity, identity, and the enduring reach toward one another.

PROGRAM

Don Banks
Trio for horn, violin and piano
I. Lento – Allegro moderato
II. Adagio espressivo
III. Moderato; scherzando

John Polgase
Trio no. 6 for violin, horn and piano
I. Poco Andante - Allegro energico
II. Adagietto
III. Animato brioso

Stuart Greenbaum
Earth-Like for violin, horn and piano (world premiere)
I. Biosphere
II. Earth-Like