Metamorphoses Trio
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Metamorphoses are an exciting trio, formed in 2016 by Jean Johnson (clarinet), Mikhail Zemtsov (viola) and Ilona Timchenko (piano)
Metamorphoses are an exciting trio, formed in 2016 by Jean Johnson (clarinet), Roeland Jagers (viola) and Ilona Timchenko (piano). Immediately they received invitations from The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Spain. Although the basis for this trio is obviously Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio, the trio are also strong advocates of contemporary music and this year will see the commission of a new work, written for them specially.
15/03/2026
We would love for you to book us! Visit the directory and find us under the Instrumental category. https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/metamorphoses
14/03/2026
We would love for you to book us!
Metamorphoses Celebrating chamber music’s tradition and exploring its future
18/01/2026
Metamorphoses couldn't believe our luck when agreed to write this incredible piece for us called "Out of Order", a highly imaginative work in six short evocative movements. Here is a snapshot from the dreamy Mvt III "As the Flow Cries".
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A moment from Carl Reinecke Trio Op. 264, a lush romantic work first published in 1903. Played here by Carl Reinecke studied with Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Liszt. As a professor himself in Leipzig, he taught Grieg, Bruch, and Janacek among many others. This Op. 264 is full of attractive melodies and storytelling. Whilst Mikhail is very clever, rest assured he is not actually bowing with his left hand. The camera has mysteriously flipped the image!
Metamorphoses commissioned our friend, the late Christian James Elliott for this sensitive reimagining of the Adagio to Second Symphony. It is a “Rhapsody”, and rather than aiming to be a literal arrangement, it combines aspects of the score with an expanded sense of freedom, including jazz harmonies and improvisatory-like filigree, even giving the opening soaring melody to the sensuous viola with the clarinet taking over later.
12/12/2025
Oh how we enjoyed performing this Porgy and Bess Suite! Enjoy a sample here, from our live performance on 22 Nov, 2025
"It Ain't Necessarily So" - George Gershwin From Porgy and Bess Suite- by George Gershwin, arr J. Heifetz, adapted for Metamorphoses by Christian James Elliott Performed on 22 Nov, 2025 by Metamorphose...
25/11/2025
What a thrill to be able to record this new work written especially for . Colin's music is so fresh, original, and spellbinding. We love how he uses elements of jazz, spaciousness, humour, and the natural world to create this completely relatable yet utterly unique sound. "Out of Order" is a cycle of six short pieces that had our audiences captivated with rapt attention. Thank you from our hearts
19/11/2025
21st Nov - this Friday evening at 7pm in the West End.
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16/11/2025
Come hear us LIVE in concert! 21st November 7pm at the . You can also catch us the following evening, 22nd November at 6pm. Featuring lush romanticism by Reinecke, captivating new music by , and some never heard before arrangements of Rachmaninov and Gershwin by Christian Elliott.
31/10/2025
Metamorphoses will be giving the UK premier of Colin Riley's new work "Out of Order" at the Scottish Arts Club on 21st Nov at 7pm, and performing arrangements of Gershwin and Rachmaninov by Christian Elliott, as well as the romantic trio by Reinecke. We are delighted that Colin himself will be there to speak about his new piece. Hope to see you there!
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10/10/2025
A date for your diary. Hope to see you there!
Metamorphoses Music by Reinecke, Colin Riley, Rachmaninov (arr Elliott), Gershwin (arr Elliott)
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