Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano Trio, Vol. 3 Schweizer Klaviertrio

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3:
• 1I. Allegro con brio10:00
• 2II. Andante cantabile con Variazioni08:23
• 3III. Menuetto. Quasi Allegro04:00
• 4IV. Finale. Prestissimo08:19
• Variations in E-Flat Major, Op. 44:
• 5Thema. Andante - Var. I-VI - Var. VII. Largo - Var. VIII. Un poco adagio - Var. IX. Tempo primo - Var. X-XII - Var. XIII. Adagio - Var. XIV. Allegro14:08
• Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 2:
• 6I. Poco sostenuto - Allegro ma non troppo09:49
• 7Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 2: II. Allegretto05:12
• 8Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 2: III. Allegretto ma non troppo08:14
• 9Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 2: IV. Finale. Allegro07:39
• Total Runtime01:15:44

Info for Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano Trio, Vol. 3

The third series of the complete recordings of the works for piano trio made by the Swiss Piano Trio presents a key work of Beethoven the Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3 published in 1795 which also achieved central importance for Beethovens music beyond the genre of the piano trio. Already here, Beethoven tested the approach of a condensation of thematic relationships in order to create a compelling formal and dramatic plot, at the same time creating a broad expressive spectrum.

The fifth Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 70, No. 2 composed in 1808 goes a decisive step beyond that: unexpected elements and a subjectification come to light here that were to exercise a substantial influence on the romantic generation.

The 14 Variations on an Original Theme in E-flat major, Op. 44, unfortunately regarded as merely a work of secondary importance, reveal a witty and calculating composer who is able to elicit an incredible plethora of variations and metamorphoses from a banal triadic theme. It is to a certain extent a finger exercise, but it reveals in each moment the superiority of the composer Beethoven, admired by and puzzling to his contemporaries in equal measure.

The Swiss Piano Trios bold opening sets the scene for a highly charged account the players technical excellence emcompasses a tonal weight without ever compromising the required inner transparencyThe sound quality is superb The Strad, March 2013

Swiss Piano Trio

The Swiss Piano Trio
with Martin Lucas Staub (piano), Angela Golubeva (violin) and Sébastien Singer (cello) has won numerous prizes at international competitions, including the International Chamber Music Competition Caltanissetta in Italy and the Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria. Founded in 1998, the ensemble has a busy performing schedule and has played in over 35 countries worldwide. The Trio performs chamber music in great concert halls across the globe. As an ensemble of soloists, the three musicians regularly appear with renowned orchestras. Numerous recordings for radio, television and on disc document the artistic activities of the ensemble.

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