"From the first notes of Mozart's 'Kegelstatt' Trio, which opened a recital by the Schumann Trio at the Library of Congress on Thursday, the ensemble established its interpretive priorities: ravishing tone and keenly refined phrasing." Read More...

"Whether being playful, conversational, lyrical or powerful, the three enjoyed the interplay as if they were sharing a private conversation. With their beautiful sounds, restrained passion and natural expressiveness the music sang." Read More...

"To hear the warmth of McGill's clarinet tone, blending so beautifully with the viola and its deeper (than violin) string range, made it clear why these three busy musicians had chosen to combine." Read More...

"In the 'Fantasiestucke,' one would be hard-pressed to find a clarinetist with more effortless musicality, seamless delivery and beautiful tone." Read More...

"Yes, the inauguration -- but first, the music. In the moments before Barack Obama is sworn in as president and delivers his Inaugural Address on Tuesday, another South Side Chicagoan will produce eloquence, of a musical kind.

He is Anthony McGill, a clarinetist who will join the violinist Itzhak Perlman, the cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the pianist Gabriela Montero. They will play a piece composed for the occasion by John Williams, perhaps best known for his film scores and pops conducting." Read More...