Since 2014 we have been playing music together in this formation – violin, cello and piano – and so far, we have been given the opportunity to alight our audience with our performances both in the country and abroad. Our repertoire includes “Wiener Musik” (Viennese music) in a broader sense, like Wiener Lieder, operetta melodies, waltzes, tangos, as well as parlour pieces and other rarely played treats. Maintaining the Viennese music tradition, especially the famous Viennese string sound, and keeping it alive for a broad audience is of great importance to us.
Serkan Gürkan was born in 1975 in Ankara. His musical education began with violin lessons from Hazar Alapinar at the conservatory of the city Izmir. From 1993 to 2001 he studied Konzertfach Geige at the University of Music and Performing arts in Vienna with Prof. Josef Sivo, Prof. Klaus Maetzl, as well as Chamber Music with Peter Matzka and Johannes Meissl. In 2012 he studied composition at the University of Music and Performing arts in Vienna with Periklis Liakakis, and in 2014 media composition at the University of Music and Performing arts in Vienna with Prof. Reinhard Karger and with Roumen Dimitrov. He has played numerous solo and chamber music concerts in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, France, Spain, Switzerland, Albania, Monte Negro, Central America, Japan and Turkey.
Born in Klosterneuburg near Vienna, graduation at the local high school. First cello lessons from Eberhard Zwölfer (Wiener Symphoniker), studied Konzertfach with Josef Luitz (solo cello player of the NÖ. Tonkünstlerorchester) at the conservatory of the city of Vienna and graduated with a diploma degree in 1994. Involvement in various chamber music ensembles and orchestras (Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Wiener Symphoniker, NÖ Tonkünstlerorchester, Ensemble Rudolf Nurejew), TV live performances in Thomas Gottschalk’s show, Alfred Böhm, Heinz Conrad a.o. Tours in Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Turkey and Japan. Founding member of the Ensemble Neue Streicher and long-term member of the Salontrio Wien.
Born in Vienna, begin of the piano and violoncello education at six years. Gratuated from the Wiener Musikgymnasium. Studied at the Viennese conservatory, graduated with an awarded state and diploma examination. Early contact with Wiener Musik (Volksoper, Mozartorchester, Hofburgorchester), Church Music (Wiener Domorchester), New Music (Neue Oper Wien, Kammeroper), Classical Symphonic Music (RSO-Orchester, NO. Tonkünstler), Chamber Music and Correpetition with numerous tours, for example in the USA, Japan, China and Taiwan. Teaching piano, violoncello, correpetition and ensemble at the Musikschule Stockerau since 1996 and at the Musikschule Gerasdorf near Vienna since 2005. Member of the Salontrio Wien since 2003.
A nice musical frame with “Viennese Flair” for your wedding or birthday party, various festivities, readings, vernissages, and more.
We are also happy to offer sophisticated music for entertainment or dancing at a high-spirited new year’s party, or play table music at your Christmas party.
In order for us to be able to play at your requested location, naturally we bring our own instruments and, if necessary, a piano, music stands and other supplies.
Upon request, your favorite melody or song will be arranged / processed and performed by us for an additional charge and ensure unforgettable moments. You are welcome to keep the sheets and recording as a memory!