Our Story

Three musicians performing indoors with a grand piano in the background. A female violinist on the left, a male pianist in the center, and a male cellist on the right, each holding their instrument and raising a bow.

Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Having met at the Aspen School of Music as students in 1999, the Amelia Piano Trio quickly came to the fore of the classical music world. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for passionate and memorable performances.

Who We Are

From 1999-2016, the Amelia Piano Trio was one of the most sought-after piano trios in the world. Mentored by Isaac Stern, who presented our Carnegie Hall début at Weill Recital Hall, the Trio went on to perform at Carnegie’s Stern Hall (the big hall) and nearly every major series and festival in the USA, including the 92nd Street Y and Miller Theater (NYC), the Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.), and the Caramoor, Ravinia, Aspen, and La Jolla Music Festivals. We also appeared at prestigious venues in Canada, Germany, France and the UK, and won the ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming.

When violinist Anthea Kreston was invited to join Germany’s renowned Artemis String Quartet, the Amelia Trio elected to take a hiatus, enabling her to become the only American holding a full-time position with a major German quartet.

In 2026—a decade since the trio last performed - Anthea and Jason decided to mark that milestone by bringing the trio back to the concert stage, now in the company of the celebrated pianist Ilya Yakushev. The Amelia Piano Trio is thrilled to embark on this new chapter with fresh passion.

The Amelias

A man in a black suit standing outdoors on grass, holding a cello upright on a stand, against a beige wall.

Jason Duckles

Cello
Woman lying on a light-colored shag carpet, smiling, with a violin next to her head, wearing glasses and a black lace top.
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Anthea Kreston

Ilya Yakushev

Piano
Violin

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.