The Brazilian Piano Trio

Nathan Amaral (violin) / Sarah Gait (cello) / Clélia Iruzun (piano)

Brought together through their shared love of Brazilian classical music and its special connection to Europe, The Brazilian Piano Trio presented its debut performance at the Embassy of Brazil in Berlin on 3rd December 2025.

Individually, the musicians present impressive international careers, with performances in leading venues across the world, from Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall to Symphony Hall Boston and the Forbidden City Concert Hall Beijing.

The Brazilian Piano Trio in concert at the Embassy of Brazil in Berlin

Education

All three musicians are devoted to nurturing talent and providing musical access to underprivileged members of society: Nathan founded the festival "Week of Musical Integration" in his Brazilian hometown, featured on major Brazilian TV channels. Sarah's initiative Platform Music, recognised by a Royal Philharmonic Society award, brought free alternative-format concerts and workshops to deprived areas of the UK. Clélia established and runs successful London charity Poliphonia, promoting the music of the American continent internationally.

Nathan Amaral

Violin

Recently signed to Decca under an exclusive recording deal, Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral was named Classic FM Rising Star under 30 and awarded the Grand Prize of both the Concert Artist Guild and the Young Concert Artists Trust.

Sarah Gait

Cello

An award recipient from the BBC, Royal Philharmonic Society and MDW Wien, Salzburg-based English cellist Sarah Gait performed on BBC Radio 3 as solo cellist, solo pianist and composer, and received the BBC Young Composer prize.

Clélia Iruzun

Piano

Brazilian pianist Clélia Iruzun, based in London, has released recordings as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and premièred major Brazilian works, including by Villa-Lobos.

Repertoire

In addition to specialising in the interpretation of Brazilian classical music, ranging from little-known gems to their own arrangements of popular songs, the Brazilian Piano Trio also performs beloved European classical repertoire. Reflecting the members' own individual links to Germany and Austria, composers such as Brahms, Haydn and Mozart feature in the trio's programmes.

Current programmes and repertoire available upon request.

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