Bateira Trio is a genre-bending New York-based chamber group exploring the intersection of sound and color. With its unconventional fusion of flute, viola, and double bass, Bateira strives to re-imagine classical and contemporary musical forms in new and unexpected sonic landscapes.

In 2012 the ensemble performed on Vox Novus’ “Fifteen Minutes of Fame,” featuring premieres of short works written especially for the group. Other performances have included some of New York’s most prestigious venues, including Weill Recital Hall, The Metropolitan Museum, and Trinity Church. Bateira’s repertoire ranges from Medieval to contemporary, and their musical curiosity embraces the conventional to the avant-garde. 

The Bateira Trio consists of Sandy Hughs (flute), Conway Kuo (violin and viola), and Satoshi Okamoto (double bass).

Sandy Hughes (flute)

Sandy Hughes, a native of Portland, Oregon, became a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra 2012-13 season. Called “one of the best young American flutists I’ve heard” by Sir James Galway, she has received critical acclaim for her “eloquent playing” and “detailed attention to the musical phrase.”

In addition to the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Sandy is a member of the Bateira Trio and of the new-music group, Ensemble LPR. She performs regularly with the New York Philharmonic and has appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony, the West Los Angeles Symphony.

Conway Kuo (viola and violin)

Violist and violinist Conway Ku is a founding member of the Bateira Trio. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Juilliard School. He is currently the Associate Principal Second Violin of the New York City Ballet Orchestra and a Section First Violinist with the New York City Opera Orchestra. Mr. Kuo performs regularly with the Philadelphia Orchestra and participated in the Aspen, Schleswig-Holstein, and Pacific Music Festivals.

Satoshi Okamoto (Double Bass)

Satoshi Okamoto, a founding member of the Bateira Trio, is Acting Associate Principal Double Bass with the New York Philharmonic. He was Assistant Principal Double Bass in the San Antonio Symphony for eight years and a member of the New York City Ballet Orchestra before joining the New York Philharmonic.  

Satoshi received his master's degree from The Juilliard School, and a bachelor's degree from Tokyo University of Fine Arts.

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