Salus Trio

Sarah McNulty: flute

Carmen Troncoso: recorders

Andrii Polishchuk: guitar

Salus Trio is a York-based ensemble which takes its name from the Roman goddess of safety and well-being of both the individual and state. This is particularly pertinent as their guitarist had to leave behind his professional performing career and instrument in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Their most recent concerts have been to raise funds to purchase a new guitar for him.

For this concert Salus Trio present an attractive, unusual, varied and multicultural musical programme featuring Chilean tonadas, Argentine tangos, and Brazilian choros alongside an intriguing selection of European works

Comments from the audience at a concert earlier this year in Ripon Cathedral: 

“Salus Trio played beautifully, resonating with the Cathedral’s space and receptive audience. Come again!!!:

“A communion of sounds, a delightful concert.”

“So many instruments played by Salus Trio! I loved the combination of ceramic, wooden and metal flutes with the guitar.”

“Extravagant sounds, a surprising original sound world. Loved the tangos!”

Sarah McNulty (flute) completed her PhD in baroque performance practice in 2011. She performs with period instrument orchestras in the North of England and has taught at Ampleforth College and the universities of York and Hull..

Andrii Polishchuk (guitar) studied classical guitar at Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, graduating with a BA in 2020. While at university, he taught classical guitar at Music School Number 2 for four years, giving private lessons in his spare time. Andrii came to the UK in 2022 and has since performed solo and in various groups with musicians from different backgrounds.

Carmen Troncoso (recorder) performed at Wainsgate in 2022 as leader of the Spirited Flutes ensemble. She holds a PhD in performance from the University of York. She performs with and coordinates the York-based Merlin Baroque Ensemble, the Salus Trio, and the Piano-Recorder Duo with Jakob Fichert. She creates immersive art/nature experiences with the interdisciplinary “Between Air” group, enjoys walking in the woods, and working towards community wellbeing.