“…the cello melody was vividly illuminated by Mr. Parrini’s smooth, luxuriant tone.”

(The New York Times)

“Violinist Joanna Maurer’s probing, fiercely intelligent playing…has always been a high point of this festival.”

(The Washington Post)

“Stoytcheva proved to be a superb pianist possessing a radiant palette of dynamics and tone.”

(Cultural Voice of North Carolina)

The Salix Piano Trio was founded in New York City in 2023 by longtime friends and colleagues — violinist Joanna Maurer, cellist Alberto Parrini, and pianist Anna Stoytcheva — out of a desire to explore the rich and vast piano trio canon. For the past 20+ years, Maurer, Parrini and Stoytcheva have performed and toured together around the United States in different combinations, notably as members of the American Chamber Players. Their extraordinary, dynamic performances have been enthusiastically praised:

“a stunning performance (by Maurer and Stoytcheva) that…turned what might have been just an entertaining evening into a must-hear musical event. ” (Washington Post); 

“…Maurer and Parrini delivered an outstanding performance; their virtuosic technique and acute sense of pathos helped energize the audience…” (Palm Beach Daily News).

They have always found great joy in crafting musical ideas together, appreciating the ease in which their concepts of sound and interpretation align. Reconnecting as a trio has enabled the artists to weave their deeply expressive, graceful and passionate styles together in a more intimate combination. 

The Salix Piano Trio was founded in 2023 in New York City by longtime friends and colleagues — violinist Joanna Maurer, cellist Alberto Parrini, and pianist Anna Stoytcheva — out of a desire to explore the rich and vast piano trio canon. For the past 20+ years, Maurer, Parrini and Stoytcheva have performed and toured together around the United States in different combinations, notably as members of the American Chamber Players.

Recent performances include the following series: Wooster Chamber Music Series, Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, West Side Concert Series, New Marlborough Meeting House, The Saint Andrew Music Society, West Windsor VT Music Festival and Bulgarian Concert Evenings in New York, including on their Opening Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Highlights of the 2026-27 season include performances at Duke University Chamber Arts Series, Chamber Music Raleigh, a return to Sanibel Music Festival and appearances at Gettysburg Community Concert Association and The University Club in New York City.

The name Salix comes from the group’s mutual love for the graceful and poetic weeping willow tree (salix babylonica).