Gryphon Trio
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford BC
Annalee Patipatanakoon, Violin
Roman Borys, Cello
Jamie Parker, Piano
The Gryphon Trio is firmly established as Canada’s premiere chamber ensemble. The group has an extensive catalogue of recordings. They have won three Juno Awards for Classical Album of the Year and been nominated eleven times. Along with a mastery of the standard repertoire, they have commissioned over 85 new works.
Violinist Annalee Patipatanakoon is a graduate of Indiana University and the Curtis Institute of Music, two highly regarded music schools. Among her wins at competitions is a first prize at the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto School of Music.
Cellist Roman Borys is a founding member of the Gryphon Trio along with his wife Annalee Patipatanakoon. He is the Artistic Director of the Ottawa Chamber Music Society. He received an honorary doctorate from Carleton University for his contributions to the community. He created the trio’s flagship educational program Listen Up!
Pianist Jamie Parker grew up in Vancouver and graduated from UBC before going on to study at the Juilliard School. He too won first prize at the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition in 1984. He has performed as soloist with numerous orchestras and made frequent appearances on various television networks.
Program
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