About Trio Zenia

Founded in 2023, Trio Zenia formed under a shared vision of friendship, collaboration, and artistic integrity. Dedicated to bringing music to a wide variety of audiences, the trio presents concerts, workshops, and outreach programs that seek to inspire, enlighten, and spark new understandings. Currently based in Texas and Minnesota, the trio’s members collectively hold degrees from Rice University, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, University of Southern California, and Yale University. The trio performs nationwide with a mission of exploring and expanding the piano trio repertoire while connecting through music to the world today. 

Jacob is a freelance violinist based in Houston, TX and is a core member of Loop38 and Kinetic Ensemble. Patricia is the former cellist of the Artaria String Quartet based in the Twin Cities and is a core member of 10th Wave Chamber Music Collective, Kinetic Ensemble, and Delphia Cello Quartet as well as the host of the podcast Haydn Behind the Music Stand. Jeong-Eun is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Collaborative Piano at UTSA and performs extensively throughout Texas.

What does “Zenia” mean?

”Zenia” (ZEHN-ee-ah) is a composite of the words zinnia, xenia, and zen.

The Zinnia flower, a symbol of friendship, pays tribute to the trio’s origin. Xenia, the Greek concept of hospitality and gift exchange, represents the reciprocal relationship between music, musician, and audience. The Zen philosophy of finding mindful awareness in the present moment is the musical experience we hope to inspire in our audiences during our performances.