Friends of Music - Trio Verado

New Orleans Friends of Music has been bringing the finest chamber musicians in the world to our community since 1955. In addition to a full season of public concerts at Dixon Hall, in partnership with Tulane University, NOFOM provides training and music education activities for both artists and audiences.  

A volunteer-led organization, NOFOM supports the full range of chamber music repertoire through performances and commissions, curates educational activities that encourage all ages to appreciate the art form, and showcases exceptional emerging chamber musicians. 

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Trio Virado is a unique collaboration of the most distinguished musical artists. Flutist Amy Porter is a Professor of Music at the University of Michigan. Jaime Amador, a native of Puerto Rico, is familiar to New Orleans audiences as violinist of the Harlem Quartet. Brazilian-born guitarist  Joao Luiz has recorded 20th Century guitar works of Brazilian composers. Together, they form a concert trio that radiates electricity and love of music.