The Vail Series presents Merz Trio

Merz Trio (violin, cello, and piano) are passionately committed to reshaping the narrative of classical music through vibrantly dynamic programming and wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaboration. Their narrative programming style juxtaposes classical standards, new music, and their own arrangements of familiar and forgotten works, fluidly interwoven and guided with speaking from the piano trio’s members.

Hailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon), Merz Trio, winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions, and recipients of a Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant, have been lauded for their “stunning virtuosity… fresh and surprising interpretations” (Reading Eagle), and “perfection of intonation and ensemble” (Hudson Review). 

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Tickets are free for Denison students, faculty, and staff. 

A limited number of tickets are available for public sale on a first come, first served basis at $20 each. 

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The Vail Series was endowed in 1979 by a generous gift from the late Mary and Foster McGaw in honor of Jeanne Vail, class of 1946. Just as it was intended to do, the Series enriches the artistic experience of the entire Denison community. Programmed creatively with the mindful pursuit of learning across traditional academic boundaries, more than 100 individual Vail Series artists have found their way to Denison’s classrooms and stages, but that doesn’t include the dozens of ensembles or full symphony orchestras that have played here over the years.

PLEASE NOTE: DENISON MAIN ENTRANCE CLOSED 

Presidents’ Drive is closed to facilitate the renovation and expansion of Doane Hall. It will reopen before classes begin in August. 

Denison visitors are asked to use the East Gate entrance on Washington Drive at Pearl Street (Rt. 661), a few blocks North of downtown Granville. 

Visitors to events at Swasey Chapel may park in the Swasey lot or the parking garage as usual. If parking in the garage you may use any level. Once parked, follow the signs to Swasey Chapel. 

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