Tracklist 00:00:00 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in D minor Op.49:I. Molto allegro ed agitato 00:08:58 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in D minor Op.49: II. Andante con moto tranquillo 00:15:21 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in D minor Op.49: III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace 00:18:48 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in D minor Op.49: IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato 00:27:04 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in C minor Op.66: I. Allegro energico e con fuoco 00:37:09 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in C minor Op.66: II. Andante espressivo 00:43:55 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in C minor Op.66: III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto 00:47:35 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in C minor Op.66: IV. Finale: Allegro appassionato
Virtuosity of the intelligence, perfect balance in formal conception, proportions, emotions and instrumental writing; two worlds are facing here, the more clever and passionate Mendelssohn in opus 49, while in the second trio we enter in a somber atmosfere, rich in anguished sonorities and more explicit references to polyphonic writing in the independence of the parts. Two masterpieces and a beautiful performance, very polished in every aspect. Thanks a lot.
Lyrische und wunderschöne Interpretation dieser romantischen und perfekt komponierten Trios im gut phrasierten Tempo mit klarem Klang des Klaviers, seidigem Ton der Violine und tiefem Ton des Cellos. Die gut vereinigte und perfekt balancierte Miteinanderwirkung zwischen den drei Virtuosen ist wahrlich ergreifend. Einfach wunderbar!
Mendelssohn's chamber music is seriously underrated. We can find great clsical formations: cello & pinao, trio, string quartetes, string quintets, string octet, but also quote odd formation such as two basset horns and piano, to y knowledge the very last use of these instruments inthe music written by great composers.
True masterpieces, thank you so much! And the 2nd movements of both trios (especially of the first one) can be transcribed into vocal duos with accompanying piano - so soothing and charming!