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
Photo @ Neda Navaee
A curious musician exploring diverse repertoire with his friends
~ Yannick Rafalimanana piano
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
