“The McGill brothers boast stunningly clear and resonant

woodwind timbres, exquisite balance and blend, sensitive

phrasing, and expert technique; and McHale matches them

with superb touch, voicing, pedal work, and musical instinct,

including a good sense of when to go for broke.”

—Patrick Hanudel, American Record Guide

The McGill/McHale Trio was founded in September 2014 when clarinetist Anthony McGill and his brother, flutist Demarre McGill, were featured artists in a residency at Bowling Green University in Ohio. While there, pianist Michael McHale joined them in concert for the first time, and it was immediately clear that the Trio would have a great future making music together. The trio's composition is unusual and lends itself to a tremendous, rarely heard repertoire.

Anthony McGill: Principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and

international soloist with orchestras, chamber groups and solo recitals;

received an Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Sphinx Medal of Excellence,

and the John Jay Justice Award; serves on the faculties of Curtis (his alma

mater), Juilliard, Peabody, Manhattan School of Music, and Bard College.

Demarre McGill: Served as principal flute of the Seattle, Dallas, and San

Diego symphony orchestras, as well as acting principal of the Metropolitan

Opera Orchestra; winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant; graduate of

Curtis and Juilliard.

Michael McHale: One of Ireland’s leading concert pianists, performing with major international ensembles; has collaborated with Sir James Galway, Michael Collins, Barry Douglas, Dame Felicity Lott, and Camerata Pacifica, among others; studied at the University of Cambridge and Royal Academy of Music.