BEIJING FLOEBOE TRIO
The Beijing Floboe Trio is an award-winning chamber ensemble based in Berlin, founded by flutist Jingyi Cao, oboist Boyi Ruan, and pianist Lucia Lvjie Zhang.
All three musicians are graduates of the University of the Arts Berlin and perform with various orchestras. The ensemble is devoted to the rare and captivating combination of flute, oboe, and piano.
With great stylistic curiosity, the trio explores a wide range of repertoire – from Baroque and Classical chamber music to contemporary works and new arrangements.
The name “Floboe” – a creative blend of flute and oboe – reflects both the ensemble’s instrumentation and its open, imaginative approach to music-making.
Praised for its refined sound, technical precision, and communicative joy of performance, the Beijing Floboe Trio has quickly established itself as a distinctive voice on today’s chamber music scene.
Dec. 02, 2025 - 7:30pm
(doors open 6:45pm)
BEIJING FLOBOE
Jingyi Cao (flute)
Boyi Ruan (oboe)
Lucia Lvjie Zhang (piano)
program:
Antonio Salieri: Concerto in C major for flute, oboe and Piano (1st mov.: Allegro spiritoso)
Antonio Salieri, court composer in Vienna and teacher of Beethoven and Schubert, masterfully combined Italian elegance with classical clarity. The lively first movement of his C-major Concerto sparkles with wit and dialogue – a cheerful overture to this evening’s concert.
W.A.Mozart: Sonata in d major KV 448
Originally written for two pianos, Mozart’s Sonata KV 448 is a sparkling example of his chamber-music imagination. Captivating themes, virtuosic interplay, and moments of intimate lyricism all come together in this version for flute, oboe, and piano.
Mozart at his best – full of lightness, humour, and musical wit.
Madeleine Dring: Trio for flute, oboe and piano
The English composer Madeleine Dring (1923–1977) combined classical forms with the grace and vitality of British light music. In her Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano, refined harmonies and gentle humour mingle with a touch of French elegance reminiscent of Poulenc. A charming and colourful work that unites virtuosity with sheer joy of playing.
Karl Eduard Goepfart: Trio für Flöte, Oboe und Klavier, op.74
Karl Eduard Goepfart (1859–1942), active in Weimar and closely connected with the city’s musical life around Liszt and the court orchestra, composed a substantial body of chamber music. His Trio op. 74 captivates with its warm late-Romantic tone, broad melodic lines, and the intimate interplay of the three voices – music of natural elegance and vivid expression.
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Gary Schocker: Three Dances for 2 flutes and piano
American flutist and composer Gary Schocker (*1959) is a leading figure on today’s flute scene, admired for his virtuosity, humour, and stylistic grace. His Three Dances range from playful sparkle to lyrical depth – a delightful example of American musical wit and charm.