Black Oak Ensemble

**Black Oak Ensemble** is a dynamic string trio known for breathing new life into forgotten or overlooked chamber music, particularly from the 20th century. Based in Chicago, the group—featuring violin, viola, and cello—has earned praise for its mission to spotlight composers whose works were suppressed or sidelined by historical turmoil. Their album *Silenced Voices* (2022) poignantly revives pieces by Jewish composers impacted by the Holocaust, while *Avant l'orage: French String Trios, 1926–1939* (2021) explores the tense, innovative soundscape of interwar France. With releases like *Dance of the Night Sky* (2023), they blend technical precision with emotional storytelling, often championing works that blur classical and modernist styles. Black Oak’s members, drawn from diverse international backgrounds, bring a collaborative energy to their performances, making them a fresh voice in the chamber music scene.

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