Robert Schumann: Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor, Op. 110 (I. Belebt, doch nicht zu rasch )

Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 (III. Andante )

Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66

Founded in 2024 through a shared passion for chamber music, Ethea Trio brings together the expressive artistry of violinist Shintaro Taneda, cellist Ayoun Alexandra Kim, and pianist Jon Lee. Named after the Greek root ethos, the trio embraces music as a reflection of character, spirit, and community. In 2025, they received the Gold Prize at the Amadeus International Music Awards in Salzburg, and in 2024, they were named an Honors Ensemble at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. They have performed in a public masterclass for pianist Paul Lewis and have recently collaborated in concert with renowned violist Kim Kashkashian, further highlighting their depth and versatility. Based in San Francisco, the trio is eager to share their work throughout the greater Bay Area and across the West Coast.

Violinist Shintaro Taneda has appeared as a soloist with ensembles such as the Fairbanks Symphony and the San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra, and has performed alongside artists such as the Parker Quartet, Inon Barnatan, and Alexi Kenney. A violinist with the Oregon Symphony, he recently made an appearance at the Music Academy of the West for the 2025 season.

Cellist Ayoun Alexandra Kim, a prize-winning performer from Korea, has been recognized by the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition and has performed at leading festivals including Music@Menlo and Kneisel Hall. She has collaborated with the Telegraph Quartet and artists such as Shai Wosner and Inon Barnatan. She holds degrees from The Juilliard School and SFCM. Her primary mentors are Natasha Brofsky, Astrid Schween, Hans Jensen, and Jennifer Culp. 

Pianist Jon Lee, winner of the Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition, has performed in major venues across North America and Europe, including Boston’s Symphony Hall and Salle Cortot in Paris. His work bridges music and technology, with projects like the Untitled Bagatelle Project and MusicPodium app reflecting his creative leadership and innovation.