Three musicians, two women and one man, posing with their string instruments against a black background. The man is holding a large cello, and the woman is holding a violin.

The Pangaea Trio Berlin was established in 2023 by musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic.

The name “Pangaea” symbolizes the diverse backgrounds of its members : Yannick Rafalimanana, a French pianist with Malagasy heritage; Marlene Ito, a Japanese-Australian violinist; and Uladzimir Sinkevich, a Belarusian cellist.

Following their debut performance in Berlin, the trio embarked on tours to various locations, including Europe, Asia and South America.

Photo @ Nikolaj Lund

“I grew up in Australia. When I was 16 years old, my parents went back to Japan, while I stayed in Sydney. My father would regularly send me videos with television recordings of the Berliner Philharmoniker concerts in Japan. I was especially impressed by the recording of Mahler’s Third Symphony under Claudio Abbado with Toru Yasunaga as concertmaster. His playing was wonderful, and I decided that one day I would get to know him and the orchestra. ”

~ Marlene Ito violin

A smiling man with dark hair in a black shirt, sitting with his right arm resting on a wooden chair and his left hand touching his head, against a gray background.

Photo @ Neda Navaee

A curious musician exploring diverse repertoire with his friends

~ Yannick Rafalimanana piano

Man wearing glasses, black suit, and white shirt holding a cello, looking to the side against a plain gray background.

Photo @ Stefan Höderath

“The cello is incredibly multi-faceted, which is why its role in the orchestra is so versatile. It forms the rhythmic basis – especially in the music of the Baroque and Classical periods; from the Romantic period onwards, it has delighted listeners with beautiful vocal melodies; and in modern music, it is also often used for expressive outbursts.”

~ Uladzimir Sinkevich cello

@ 2025 Pangaea Trio Berlin

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