Naomi (violin), Elijah (cello), and Pearl (viola) de la Motte are a sibling trio from New York City. They are joined by co-host and creative Orli Shaham (piano) and special guest Gil Shaham (violin) as they perform the first movement of Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat major. The performance is the ultimate celebration of family and music making!
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New York, New York The de la Motte siblings perform on Show 466.
The de la Mottes are a sibling trio from New York City. Violist Pearl, 21; cellist Elijah, 19; and violinist Naomi, 16, all attend the Juilliard School and live in Harlem with their musical family of 13. They have been playing since the age of two and perform for various engagements throughout the city. The de la Mottes enjoy bringing music to the community and thrilling audiences wherever they go.
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