The Telemann Trio Berlin was founded in 1992 and has since become known for lilting, exquisite chamber music of the highest caliber. The group takes its name from 17th century composer Georg Philipp Telemann (believed to be the firstto write music specifically for violin, flute, and clavier), and its repertoire includes works by Handel, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Couperin, Vivaldi, Bruch, Cui, Ibert, and Martinu. Telemann Trio Berlin has performed to international critical acclaim, with tours in Europe, America, Japan, and South East Asia. The trio features Lauretius Dinca on violin, Cornelia Gehlmann on flute, and Craig Hanson on piano, organ, and harpsichord.

Lauretius Dinca was born in Bukarest, studied at the conservatories in Bukarest and Lubeck, and has been a prize winner in numerous international competitions: Tibor Varga, Louis Spohr, and Canales. From 1980-1984 he was concertmaster of the Frankfurt Radio Orchestra and then performed as first violinist in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Dinca is winner of The Viottis Prize, and in 1992 received the Croce Dell'ordine al Merito Melitense. Since 1995, he's performed as first violinist in the Philharmonische Geigen Berlin and plays a violin made by Andreas Guarnerius.

Cornelia Gehlmann was born in Speyer/Rhein, studied at the Akadamie of music in Lubeck with Professor Gunther Pohl as well as in Frankfurt, where she received the academic title of Concert Soloist. She currently maintains a busy schedule of chamber music performances with the Telemann Trio Berlin as well as chamber music ensembles from the Berlin Philharmonic.

Craig Hanson was born in Bloomington, Indiana and received his education at both San Diego State University and the Conservatory of Music in Basle, Switzerland. He studied piano with Arthur Lambert, harpsichord with Hans Goverts and organ with Daniel Burton and Rudolf Scheidegger. He has given solo recitals in the U.S., Japan, Canada, and throughout Europe, as well as extensive chamber music performances, including televisiona and radio appearances with the N.H.K. String Ensemble, Yoshio Unno, Quintet Wien, Hansgeorg Schmeiser and Hans-Martin Linde.

Telemann Trio Berlin