Lyra Trio PDX
Sharing excellence, beauty, and Pacific Northwestern values through music
Amelia Lukas, flute
Amanda Grimm, viola
Matthew Tutsky, harp
“guaranteed to deliver exciting concerts”
“This trifecta of top-tier musicians from the Pacific Northwest is guaranteed to deliver exciting concerts. Lyra Trio's unique instrumental combination will give a fresh sonic twist to Portland's vibrant music scene. Be ready to enjoy the talent and passion that each of these musicians consistently demonstrates, along with their forward-thinking views on concertizing.”
— James Bash, Senior Editor, Classical Voice North America
lush, elegant, & unexpected…
Bringing together the rare and luminous combination of flute, viola, and harp, this newly formed trio unites three of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected musicians: Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas, Principal Viola of the Oregon Symphony Amanda Grimm, and Principal Harpist of the Oregon Symphony Matthew Tutsky. The only ensemble of its kind in the region, the group creates a soundworld that is at once lush, elegant, and unexpected, drawing listeners into performances that are equal parts refined and edgy, inspired and free, intelligent and sexy. With roots in the natural beauty and creative spirit of the Pacific Northwest, the trio’s unique playing style reflects the values of their home: indulgent, organic, adventurous, and always infused with a sense of wonder and connection. Their intentionally curated concerts celebrate excellence and beauty through meaningful and relevant programs, offering audiences a richly embodied and heart-centered experience.
The trio debuted by performing Debussy’s iconic Trio Sonata for Chamber Music Northwest as the capstone performance of the 2025 Oregon Music Educators Association Chamber Music Competition.
An Elemental Nature
The ensemble’s inaugural full concert experience draws on the elements of wind, water, fire, and earth - visceral by intention. Weaving together shimmering colors and textures that range from intimate and poetic to bold and edgy, the program creates a space within which audiences can connect more fully to the elements that surround and exist within us all.
This music reflects the trio’s shared vision, rooted in the values and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where refinement meets freshness, and timeless traditions are reimagined in ways that feel modern, soulful, and deeply heartfelt.
Featuring masterpieces by Kaija Saariaho and Toru Takemitsu alongside brand new works by Nancy Ives and Sal Wallin, with a new arrangement by Deena T. Grossman.