Magdeburg Trio: Variations on 'Distant Hills'

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Friends of the channel the Magdenburg Trio perform a Variations on Haseley and Reno's 'Distant Hills', theme tune to the TV series 'Crown Court', by Odessa Fisher, for keyboard and strings.

Why not check out more of the trio's work here?    • The Magdeburg Trio - "A Graceful Trio"  

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The Magdeburg Trio was formed in 2018 by three colleagues all mutually interested in music. They have performed on five continents at private events. The trio is composed of:

Odessa Fisher | Keyboard
The harmonic foundation of the Magdeburg Trio is anchored by Odessa, a keyboardist whose musical journey began at the age of six. Holding a Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM), Odessa possesses a technical command that is as disciplined as it is nuanced. Her academic background is equally robust; she holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina, a discipline that undoubtedly informs her approach to the cultural and historical 'structures' within the music she performs.

In her professional life, Odessa serves as a Public Relations Officer. She views the trio as a vital extension of her role as an employee, utilizing her 'employee creative hours' to translate the strategic communication of her day job into the communal language of the keyboard for the benefit of all. Her performance style is a blend of academic rigor and the intuitive grace of a lifelong musician.

Anastasia Voroshilova | Violin
As the trio’s violinist, Anastasia acts as the ensemble’s primary melodic engine. Anastasia is a performer who prioritizes the visceral experience of music, gravitating toward repertoire that allows her to channel and project high levels of energy. For her, the violin is not merely a tool for technical display, but a conduit for the raw, kinetic power found within the sonata form.

Her presence in the trio provides a vibrant contrast to the structural precision of her colleagues. In the collaborative environment of the trio, Anastasia’s focus on 'feeling the energy' in her day job - strategic intelligence - translates into a performance style that is both dynamic and emotionally resonant, ensuring that the Magdeburg Trio’s interpretations are never merely intellectual exercises, but living, breathing experiences.

Diane Blake | Cello & Bass
Providing the trio’s rhythmic pulse and resonant low end is Diane. A veteran of the Oxford University Orchestra, Diane brings a pedigree of high-level ensemble playing to the group. Her ability to pivot between the cello and the bass allows the Magdeburg Trio a rare versatility in their repertoire, grounding their sound with the authority and weight required for the great sonatas.

When not on stage, Diane operates at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. This professional background in digital defense and systemic integrity mirrors her musical role perfectly; she is the guardian of the trio’s timing and the architect of its tonal floor. Her transition from the rigorous orchestral environment of Oxford to the strategic creative setting has resulted in a performer who is as precise as she is powerful.

About the Work:
Distant Hills by Halsey and Reno is a quietly reflective piece, best known to many as the theme music for the British television series Crown Court. This arrangement for violin, cello, and piano leans into the work’s restrained melancholy, allowing the strings to carry its sense of distance and contemplation while the piano provides a steady, grounding presence. The result is intimate and understated, shaped for close listening rather than display, and attentive to the piece’s long afterlife in memory and atmosphere.

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