Trio Azura is quickly emerging as one of today's most promising young ensembles, characterized by “intelligence and imagination” and “profound emotion” (Gramaphone).  Most recently, the piano trio was named a winner of the 2025 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and appointed YCA Jacobs Fellows, becoming the organization’s first Ensemble-in-Residence. ​Since winning the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2024, they have been captivating audiences with their exceptional musical performances, gracing stages across the United States and around the world.

Duncan McDougall, violin
‍Yejin Hong, cello
‍Yanfeng (Tony) Bai, piano