The Clarion Trio

Gordon Jacob Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano

Rebecca Clarke Lullaby and Morpheus for Viola and Piano

Max Bruch From Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, op.

83 - nos. 1, 4, 6 and 7

Rebecca Clarke Prelude, Allegro and Pastorale for Clarinet and

Viola

Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke for Clarinet and Piano op. 73

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Trio in Eb Major, K. 498, “Kegelstatt”

The Clarion Trio was formed in 2006 to explore the repertoire for

clarinet, viola and piano. Matthew Billing is Section Leader Clarinet of

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, He has also played Principal

Clarinet with the Ulster Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and

performed with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, BBC Scottish

Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonia. Francis Harte is

Sub-Principal Viola of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland who has

worked with all the major London orchestras, performing in the concert

halls of Europe, Japan and the USA. As a pianist, Fergal Caulfield works

regularly with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland. He has performed

as guest soloist with leading Irish ensembles in broadcasts, recordings

and concerts at home and abroad.

Fergal holds a B.A. and a research Ph.D. in Musicology from Trinity

College, Dublin.