21 TRIO SŌRA They worked prodigiously, every week, every day, for as long as possible – you don’t do things by halves when you want to make a name for yourself! In the meantime, the trio travelled the length and breadth of Europe, taking part in a string of academies and competitions and winning fourteen prizes and awards in just five years. But that was just the beginning! They needed to think big and look far ahead. One of the decisive encounters along the way was with Mathieu Herzog, who became their mentor and guardian angel. The audacity and talent of these three artists appealed to the violist-turned-conductor, who took them under his exclusive wing. He knew they were capable of moving mountains, of overcoming obstacles, of staying the course. He encouraged them to go all the way, opening up perspectives, guiding them in musical and human terms, and helping them complete the construction of their trio, from A to Z. The search for a common sound and a feeling for harmonies, the honing of timbre and articulation – Mathieu Herzog insists on this – are essential, but he also guides them on other aspects of the job, such as the trio's overall presentation, both on stage and on social networks.
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