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Brought together by the desire to perform unconventional music, Third Wheel is a woodwind trio unlike any other. With a repertoire spanning more than four centuries of music, Third Wheel expands the definition of chamber music with an unusual instrumentation and fresh, youthful perspective. Third Wheel is Adrienne Geffen on clarinet, Karin Kantenwein on flute, and Rich Ramberg on bassoon. Their friendships span more than 14 years with countless shared musical performances, but none as a trio until the ensemble was founded in 2007. The group is dedicated to seeking out lesser-known works by contemporary composers, and also steps outside the boundaries of classical music to perform works borrowed from jazz, folk and rock. In 2008, Third Wheel was selected by Young Artists International, in conjunction with the cities of Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, to appear in various Southern California music series such as Laguna Beach Live and The Previews.

"I have found few musicians that are as genuinely nice and down to earth as these three. I believe the music they create is unique and is the end result of a profoundly close and positive relationship that they have with each other as musical counterparts, and perhaps even more importantly, as friends."

     -- Anthony Parnther, music director, Orange County Symphony & Wind Symphony

"A highly successful ensemble well known and much loved by Southern California chamber music aficionados. Besides the technical excellence of their playing, the hallmark of their concerts is their musicality and infectious enthusiasm and enjoyment of performing."

     -- Jim Eninger, editor in chief, Clickable Chamber Music Newsletter