Beethoven Piano Trios

1. Piano Trios (3), Op. 1 No 01
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Monica Huggett , London Fortepiano Trio , Timothy Mason , Linda Nicholson

2. Piano Trios (3), Op. 1 No 02
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Monica Huggett , London Fortepiano Trio , Timothy Mason , Linda Nicholson

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Average customer rating: Enraptured and inspired recordings! A Treasure!!!

Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman & Jacqueline du Pré - Beethoven: Piano Trios Ludwig van Beethoven , Jacqueline du Pré , Pinchas Zukerman , and Daniel Barenboim Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jacqueline du Pre - Favourite Cello Concertos ~ Boccherini, Dvorak, Elgar, Haydn, Monn, Saint-Saens, Schumann Jacqueline du Pré - The Concerto Collection Jacqueline du Pré - Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Franck: Sonata in A / Barenboim Jacqueline du Pré - a lasting inspiration Jacqueline du Pre In Portrait ASIN: B000002S12 Release Date: 1989-06-06

Tracks:

1. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 1 No. 1: I. Allegro
2. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 1 No. 1: II. Adagio cantabile
3. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 1 No. 1: III. Scherzo (Allegro assai) & Trio
4. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 1 No. 1: IV. Finale (Presto)
5. Piano Trio In G Op. 1 No. 2: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
6. Piano Trio In G Op. 1 No. 2: II. Largo con espressione
7. Piano Trio In G Op. 1 No. 2: III. Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio
8. Piano Trio In G Op. 1 No. 2: IV. Finale (Presto)
9. Fourteen Variations In E Flat Op. 44

Tracks:

1. Piano Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: I. Allegro con brio
2. Piano Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: II. Andante cantabile con variazioni
3. Piano Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: III. Menuetto (Quasi allegro) & Trio
4. Piano Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: IV. Finale (Prestissimo)
5. Piano Trio In B Flat Archduke Op. 97: I. Allegro moderato
6. Piano Trio In B Flat Archduke Op. 97: II. Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio
7. Piano Trio In B Flat Archduke Op. 97: III. Andante cantabile ma pero con moto
8. Piano Trio In B Flat Archduke Op. 97: IV. Allegro moderato
9. Allegretto In B Flat WoO 39
10. Allegretto In E Flat Hess 48

Tracks:

1. Piano Trio In D 'Ghost' Op. 70 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
2. Piano Trio In D 'Ghost' Op. 70 No. 1: II. Largo assai ed espressivo
3. Piano Trio In D 'Ghost' Op. 70 No. 1: III. Presto
4. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 70 No 2: I. Poco sostenuto - Allegro ma non troppo
5. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 70 No 2: II. Allegretto
6. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 70 No 2: III. Allegretto ma non troppo
7. Piano Trio In E Flat Op. 70 No 2: IV. Finale (Allegro)
8. Ten Variations On Mueller's Song 'Ich bin der Scneider Kakadu' Op. 121a

Customer Reviews:

Enraptured and inspired recordings!.......2006-09-08

This set of Beethoven' s piano trios has overly been one of the most famed in the late sixties. The inspired and magnificent musical chemistry among these three soloists was of first-rate class. On one hand you should be aware the fabulous rapport between Mrs. Dupre and his husband Mr. Barenboim in the set of cello sonatas; on the other hand Pinchas Zukerman and Barenboim recorded too some Beethoven 's violin sonatas; so it's not easy to understand the positive vibes.

It should be underlined we are talking interpretative freshness, and that youthful breadth among this ensemble that hardly, adding all his ages, would be under the 100 years. If you are seeking for definitive versions, go for the set of Kempff, Szerying and Fournier, but this is a very wise option.

A Treasure!!!.......2006-05-03

It would take a long, long time to write all that could be written about this historic CD. Here, you have three of the best musicians ever in their respective fields playing some of Beethoven's very best music. I now have a large classical music collection. This CD is one of the gemstones of my collection. I love it. Reference grade.

Average customer rating: Fine Beethoven Chamber Works

Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 2; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell Itzhak Perlman , Vladimir Ashkenazy , Lynn Harrell , and Ludwig van Beethoven Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ashkenazy, Vladimir | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Harrell, Lynn | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Ashkenazy, Vladimir | ( A ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Harrell, Lynn | ( H ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 1; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas Mendelssohn: Piano Trios Op. 49 & Op. 66 Franz Schubert: Complete Trios ASIN: B0000CE7FJ Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Vivace Con Brio
2. II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo
3. III. Presto
4. Tema ('Ja, Ich Muss Mich Von Ihr Scheiden'/Dittersdorf)
5. Var. I
6. Var. II
7. Var. III
8. Var. IV
9. Var. V
10. Var. VI
11. Var. VII
12. Var. VIII
13. Var. IX
14. Var. X
15. Var. XI
16. Var. XII
17. Var. XIII
18. Var. XIV
19. I. Poco Sostenuto - Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Tempo I - Tempo II
20. II. Allegretto
21. III. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
22. IV. Finale: Allegro
23. Allegretto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Moderato
2. II. Scherzo E Trio: Allegro
3. III. Andante Cantabile Ma Pero Con Moto - Poco Piu Adagio - Tempo I
4. IV. Allegro Moderato - Presto
5. I. Allegro Moderato
6. II. Scherzo E Trio: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
7. III. Rondo: Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Fine Beethoven Chamber Works.......2007-07-12

These CDs are discs 3 & 4 of the complete piano trios of Beethoven. They were recorded from 1979 to 1984, and remastered and re-issued on EMI classics in 2004; I am surprised that this is the first review posted on Amazon.
The major works on these CDs are the later trios, opus 70 no 1, "Ghost", opus 70 no 2, and opus 97,"Archduke", dedicated to Beethoven's friend, pupil and benefactor the Archduke Rudfolf. This, opus 97, is probably the best trio sonata, but some of Schubert's come close. These later trios are more interesting as the cello is a full member of the group, no longer restricted to tagging along with the left hand of the pianist.
The players are Vladimir Ashkenazy on piano, Itzhak Perlman on violin and Lynn Harrell on cello. The first two are big names from the 1980s, and Harrell is a first class player, if much less well known. So you would expect a first class performance, and that's what you get. Ashkenazy leads but never dominates, the performace is light and airy, precise, often delicate, and joyful. It's the best "Archduke" I have heard, and that is the one you will come back to time
When you consider the budget price it has to get 5 stars.

Average customer rating: A great way to buy Beethoven's chamber music

Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 1; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell Itzhak Perlman , Vladimir Ashkenazy , Lynn Harrell , and Ludwig van Beethoven Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Harrell, Lynn | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Harrell, Lynn | ( H ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 2; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas Mendelssohn: Piano Trios Op. 49 & Op. 66 Great Recordings Of The Century - Brahms: Violin Sonatas nos 1 - 3 / Perlman, Ashkenazy ASIN: B0000CE7FI Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. I: Allegro
2. II: Adagio Cantabile
3. III: Scherzo E Trio: Allegro Assai
4. IV: Finale: Presto
5. I: Adagio - Allegro Vivace
6. II: Largo Con Espressione
7. III: Scherzo E Trio: Allegro
8. IV: Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. I: Allegro Con Brio
2. II: Andante Cantabile Con Variazioni
3. III: Menuetto E Trio: Quasi Allegro
4. IV: Finale: Prestissimo
5. Allegretto
6. Introduzione: Adagio Assai
7. Tema ('Ich Bin Der Schneider Kakadu'/Wenzel Muller): Allegretto
8. Var.I: (L'Istesso Tempo)
9. Var.II: (L'Istesso Tempo)
10. Var.III: (L'Istesso Tempo)
11. Var.IV: (L'Istesso Tempo)
12. Var.V: (L'Istesso Tempo)
13. Var.VI: (L'Istesso Tempo)
14. Var.VII: (L'Istesso Tempo)
15. Var.VIII: (L'Istesso Tempo)
16. Var.IX: Adagio Espressivo
17. Var.X: Presto - Allegretto
18. I: Allegro Con Brio
19. II: Adagio
20. III: Tema Con Variazioni ('Pria Ch'io L'Impegno'): Allegretto - Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A great way to buy Beethoven's chamber music.......2005-08-03

I am attempting to consolidate my CD collection of classical music by obtaining collections, especially of chamber music, and particularly piano trios. This collection of Beethoven's piano trios more than met my expections; it is wonderful music and bueatifully played.

Average customer rating: Still the Best Beethoven shines Amazing and eternally listenable Trios and music education Caution On This Set

Beethoven: The Piano Trios Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Beaux Arts Trio | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Complete Piano Trios Haydn: Complete Piano Trios Schumann: Complete Piano Trios Brahms: Complete Trios Franz Schubert: Complete Trios ASIN: B00005ND43 Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Trio No.1 in E flat, Op.1 No.1: I. Allegro
2. Trio No.1 in E flat, Op.1 No.1: II. Adagio Cantabile
3. Trio No.1 in E flat, Op.1 No.1: III. Scherzo (Allegro Assai)
4. Trio No.1 in E flat, Op.1 No.1: IV. Finale (Presto)
5. Trio No.2 in G, Op.1 No.2: I. Adagio - Allegro Vivace
6. Trio No.2 in G, Op.1 No.2: II. Largo Con Espressione
7. Trio No.2 in G, Op.1 No.2: III. Scherzo (Allegro)
8. Trio No.2 in G, Op.1 No.2: IV. Finale (Presto)
9. Trio No.8 in One Movt in B flat, WoO 39: Allegretto

Tracks:

1. Trio No.3 in c, Op.1 No.3: I. Allegro Con Brio
2. Trio No.3 in c, Op.1 No.3: II. Andante Cantabile Con Vars
3. Trio No.3 in c, Op.1 No.3: III. Menuetto (Quasi Allegro)
4. Trio No.3 in c, Op.1 No.3: IV. Finale (Prestissimo)
5. Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.70 No.2: I. Poco Sostenuto - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
6. Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.70 No.2: II. Allegretto
7. Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.70 No.2: III. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
8. Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.70 No.2: IV. Finale (Allegro)
9. Trio No.1 in E flat, Op.44 (14 Vars On An Original Theme): Tema (Andante) Con Vars

Tracks:

1. Trio No.7 in B flat, Op.97 'Archduke': I. Allegro Moderato
2. Trio No.7 in B flat, Op.97 'Archduke': II. Scherzo (Allegro)
3. Trio No.7 in B flat, Op.97 'Archduke': III. Andante Cantabile, Ma Pero Con Moto - Poco Piu Adagio
4. Trio No.7 in B flat, Op.97 'Archduke': IV. Allegro Moderato
5. Trio No.9 in E flat, WoO 38: I. Allegro Moderato
6. Trio No.9 in E flat, WoO 38: II. Scherzo (Allegro Ma Non Troppo)
7. Trio No.9 in E flat, WoO 38: III. Rondo (Allegretto)
8. Trio No.11 in G, Op.121a (10 Vars In Wenzel Muller's Song 'Ich Bin Der Schneider Kakadu'): Intro...

Tracks:

1. Trio in E flat, Op.38 (After The Spt, Op.20): I. Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
2. Trio in E flat, Op.38 (After The Spt, Op.20): II. Adagio Cantabile
3. Trio in E flat, Op.38 (After The Spt, Op.20): III. Tempo Di Menuetto
4. Trio in E flat, Op.38 (After The Spt, Op.20): IV. Andante Con Vars
5. Trio in E flat, Op.38 (After The Spt, Op.20): V. Scherzo (Allegro Molto E Vivace)
6. Trio in E flat, Op.38 (After The Spt, Op.20): VI. Andante Con Moto Alla Marcia - Presto
7. Trio No.5 in D, Op.70 No.1 'Ghost': I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio
8. Trio No.5 in D, Op.70 No.1 'Ghost': II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo
9. Trio No.5 in D, Op.70 No.1 'Ghost': III. Presto

Tracks:

1. Trio in D (After Sym No.2): I. Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
2. Trio in D (After Sym No.2): II. Larghetto Quasi Andante
3. Trio in D (After Sym No.2): III. Scherzo
4. Trio in D (After Sym No.2): IV. Allegro Molto
5. Triosatz in E flat: Allegretto
6. Trio No.4 in B flat, Op.11 'Gassenhauer': I. Allegro Con Brio
7. Trio No.4 in B flat, Op.11 'Gassenhauer': II. Adagio
8. Trio No.4 in B flat, Op.11 'Gassenhauer': III. Tema: Pria Ch'io L'impegno (Allegretto) Con Vars

Customer Reviews:

Still the Best.......2007-01-10

My husband and I have loved the Beaux Arts Trio for many years and were very happy to find the edition of the Beethoven piano trios. The interpretations are superb, the playing is masterful and flawless. As long as the pianist Menahem Pressler will remain with the Trio, we will always try to hear them in concerts or on CD. We own most of their recordings.

Beethoven shines.......2006-09-24

When one thinks of Beethoven, one often imagines the grand symphonic sound. This collection of piani trios, however, is a feather in the wind. They are beautiful and warm. There is room to breathe as one basks in the sheer genius of this composer's gift of melody and composition.

Amazing and eternally listenable.......2006-04-11

I decided one day to look into string chamber music, and lucked out completely by getting this five-disk series.

I was not familiar with these pieces and am still amazed that such sounds were ever created or could be conceived of.

I particularly love the third CD in this production.

I would love to put the first few chords on Trio 7 on my cell phone, it would be so superior to everybody else's little ditties that we all suffer through!

I have listened to this CD for a couple years now and do not tire of it.

Ben

Trios and music education.......2006-02-26

I have become interested in trios since we had a visit this year of a wonderful trio that played Haydn, Brahms, and Schubert. I realized here was a whole area I had missed. Since then I have been making up for it. I am learning much about various composers I already thought I understood fairly well. What has been most surprising is the function of music in the home -- the market these pieces were primarily written for. With that in mind, it is certainly interesting to imagine what a home must have been like in the evening with some friends playing these pieces. They must have been fairly accomplished or these would not have gone very well. They are challenging. What does that say about the way people thought? How did music influence their imaginations and their reasoning? (The Mozart Effect). I find that even though I enjoy these what makes them worth having and listening to is this bit of cultural imagining I add to listening to them. That said, I have not figured out yet if I have a favorite. I know the Schubert was the favorite of the cellist that recently visited and he explained why. But that was from the point of view of a person playing. Otherwise, I wonder if these are more like baseball. They can be really boring if you are not in the game.

Caution On This Set.......2006-02-21

The piano is not balanced with the violin and cello, it drowns them out. The violin at times is quite muted and the cello is often indistinct. Listen to the samples critically before buying. I found the same problem on another Philips set of Haydn Piano Trios.

Average customer rating: Perfect together Stoltzman? more like Sucksman Camaraderie: Ax/Stoltzman/Ma Finesse the Masters Mostly beautiful, with some so so moments Disappointing performances by truly great performers

Ax, Stoltzman, Ma : Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart : Trios for Piano, Clarinet, Cello Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Brahms: Sonatas for Clarinet & Piano, Op.120 The Essential Clarinet Dreams Copland: Clarinet Concerto; Bernstein, Gershwin / Stoltzman Brahms, Weber : Clarinet Quintets ASIN: B0000029CU Release Date: 1995-07-25

Tracks:

1. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In A Minor, Op. 114: I. Allegro
2. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In A Minor, Op. 114: II. Adagio
3. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In A Minor, Op. 114: III. Andantino grazioso - Trio
4. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In A Minor, Op. 114: IV. Allegro
5. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major, Op. 11: I. Allegro con brio
6. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major, Op. 11: II. Adagio
7. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major, Op. 11: III. Tema : Pria ch'io l'impegno. Allegretto
8. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Viola (Cello) In E Flat Major, K. 498: I. Andante
9. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Viola (Cello) In E Flat Major, K. 498: II. Menuetto - Trio
10. Trio For Piano, Clarinet And Viola (Cello) In E Flat Major, K. 498: III. Rondeaux. Allegretto

Amazon.com essential recording

Surprisingly, this seems to be the only coupling of the three most popular Clarinet Trios in the repertoire. The all-star ensemble, all musicians who have frequently performed together, turns out extremely fine performances of all three works. If the Brahms seems like the most thoroughly understood, in its combination of warmth and impulse, the other two works are nearly as fine. Very good sound, resonant and very well balanced, completes a total winner of a disc. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Perfect together.......2007-07-14

I'm not usually one for collections of classical music "greats."

But this Sony Classical CD isn't an instance of the "usual" such affairs. Rather the performances of the 18th Century Mozart and Beethoven and 19th Century Brahms trios were recorded at a concert series at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston from June 27 to June 29, 1993.

I'd love to have listened live. But hearing a CD of these three master musicians--Emmanuel Ax (piano) Richard Stoltzman (clarinet) and Yo Yo Ma (cello)--is a very fine substitute.

I don't understand the supposed few flaws others hear in these performances. All three pieces make wonderful chamber music, and both the works and the musicians are perfect together.

Maybe musicians are usually good critics, but concerning this CD, the plain old-fashioned music listeners call it best. Count me a simple music-listener--and a fan of this CD.

Stoltzman? more like Sucksman.......2007-03-18

I bought this CD on a whim, figuring "with these musicians, it can't be bad!" Well, it can.

The biggest and most readily apparent problem is Stoltzman's clarinet playing. He seems to have become so convinced of his own brilliance as a musician that he's thrown restraint to the wind. He plays so aggressively in some sections and his tone is so shrill that I occasionally cringe to listen to it. Or, I should say, I *used* to cringe, because I sold this CD back to the store today.

As for Ax and Ma, while their playing is decent, they seem to have become infected by Stoltzman's rambunctiousness and at times the whole thing sounds like a three-way ego contest. There are much better recordings of these pieces available.

(Apparently, this recording won the 1996 Grammy for best chamber performance. Just goes to show that the Grammys have a lot more to do with whose name is on the cover than what's actually on the record.)

Camaraderie: Ax/Stoltzman/Ma Finesse the Masters.......2005-08-15

Listening to this buoyant and refreshing recording of the three major trios for clarinet, piano and cello confirms the fact that ensemble playing is best served when the performers of like mind. It is nothing short of a joy to hear Emanuel Ax, Richard Stoltzman, and Yo-Yo Ma sit down to join spirits in chamber music. The results are infectious, in keeping with each composer's work, and played with meticulous detail and warmth.

While most people will find the Brahms trio (opus 114) the most fully realized of the three, on this recording the Beethoven trio #4 (opus 11) is the most illuminating performance of the three. The phrasing is crisp, with one instrument taking up the leading melody and passing it graciously to the other instruments. It is a cohesive work, splendidly played. Our triad of great musicians obviously enjoys every moment of bringing this wonderful work to life. That is not to say that the Mozart trio (K 498) is not superb - it is just that this work is played so often that familiarity results in less attention to the performance.

This recording is highly recommended not only for those multitudes of fans of these three extraordinary musicians (and friends!), but also for lovers of chamber music of all forms. Grady Harp, August 05

Mostly beautiful, with some so so moments.......2004-07-29

I think this CD has some great moments, and a few that could use a little work. My main complaint is that at some times, Stoltzman often sounds overly-excited, both in his phrasing and his tone quality. The final movements of the Beethoven and Brahms both suffer from this occasionally.

I find that Stoltzman excels on the more delicate music, and accordingly the Mozart Trio and slower movements of the Brahms are absolutely beautiful.

Because of the few flaws (plus the fact that some pieces are transcribed from trios originally featuring viola), this CD shouldn't be your standard versions of these pieces, but this CD certainly makes an interesting and fun addition to CD collection.

Disappointing performances by truly great performers.......2003-11-25

It seems to me that these trios were put together with an absolute minimum of rehearsal time. Phrasing is often not quite together, the voices do not consistently pass one to another, and the Brahms in particular seems to be rather disorganized. It's obvious that all three performers have deep understandings of the music, but the conflicts in their interpretations were apparently not addressed or resolved in the pre-session rehearsals. All you have to do is listen to a couple of the transitions points in the Brahms to realize that these performers are solo artists, not ensemble players.

Additionally, these recordings were seriously marred by Stoltzman's performance. While it is true that Muhlfeld, the clarinettist for whom the Brams Trio was written, did use vibrato, it's unlikely that he played with the Glen Miller sound. Stoltzman's awful tone is hugely responsible for my distaste for this recording.

I don't particularly care for the Beethoven or Mozart trios, but they were better executed than the Brahms. The Brahms is a much more sophisticated piece than the other trios, and it deserves a much better treatment than the one afforded here.

It's truly unfortunate that these three great performers did not put together an equally great performance.

Average customer rating: This is THE version of the "Archduke" trio to have

Archduk & Ghost Piano Trios Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Perlman, Itzhak | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Harrell, Lynn | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Great Recordings of the Century: Beethoven "Archduke" Piano Trio and Schubert Piano Trio in B flat Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 2; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 1; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell Grieg: Lyric Pieces / Emil Gilels Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas ASIN: B0000AF1KD Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Moderato
2. II. Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio
3. III. Andante Cantabile
4. IV. Allegro Moderato
5. I. Allegro Moderato
6. II. Scherzo (Allegro Ma Non Troppo) & Trio
7. III. Rondo (Allegretto)
8. I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio
9. II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo
10. III. Presto

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This is THE version of the "Archduke" trio to have.......2006-07-22

This is just too beautiful to describe. There is also the 2CD set but if you are only interested in a 1 CD containing the best piano trios of Beethoven, this is IT.

Average customer rating: lightness, sheer delight, and exalted beauty....

Beethoven Piano Trios Nos. 1,4, 5 & 7 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NPCMGW Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Adagio Cantabile
3. III. Scherzo: Allegro Assai
4. IV. Finale: Presto
5. I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio
6. II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo
7. III. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Con Brio
2. II. Adagio
3. III. Theme And Variations From L'amor Marinaro
4. I. Allegro Moderato
5. II. Scherzo: Allegro
6. III. Andante Cantabile, Ma Pero Con Moto
7. IV. Allegro Moderato - Presto

Album Description

Specially priced 2-CD set in space-saving brilliant box with accompanying three-language booklet. Digitally remastered to the highest standards at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios.

Customer Reviews:

lightness, sheer delight, and exalted beauty...........2007-06-23

I am passing along a slightly edited review by the well-known music reviewer Jason Serinus with which i concur
entirely: Discover how perfectly the magnificent Chung musicians capture the spiritual elevation of Beethoven who, like Schubert, managed to transcend his personal pain (increasing deafness) while composing a work that is filled with joy and light.The unpretentious Chungs earn a star in the firmament for their ability to transform printed notes into musical greatness. Lightness, sheer delight, and exalted beauty infuse their interpretation.

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Tracks:

1. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 1 In E Major 'Spring,' I. Allegro
2. Overture No. 3 BWV 1068: Air
3. Water Music: Alla Hornpipe
4. Orpheus and Eurrdice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
5. Piano Sonata In A Major K. 331: Alla turca
6. Symphonie No. 3: Allegretto
7. String Serenade: Waltz
8. Foreign Countries And People op. 15 No. 1
9. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major, K. 313: Rondo. Tempo di Minuett
10. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor Op. 21: Larghetto
11. Quintet In A Major 'Trout': Theme & Variations
12. Waltz In A Flat Major
13. Impromptu In G Flat Major D 899,3
14. Sinfonia concertante In E Flat Major K 364: Presto

Tracks:

1. Voices Of Spring Waltz Op. 410
2. Serenade Op. 3 No. 5
3. Songs Without Words In E Major Op. 19,1
4. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major K. 447: Allegro
5. Fausts Verdammnis: Dances Of The Sylphes
6. Flute Concerto In G minor
7. Salomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
8. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A Major K 488: Andante
9. Holberg Suite Op. 40: Prelude
10. Carmen: Intermezzo
11. String Serenade op. 22: Tempo di valse
12. Impromptu In B Flat Major D 935 No. 3
13. I Love You Op. 5 No. 3
14. Roses From The South, Waltz Op. 388

Tracks:

1. Peer Gynt: Morning
2. The Tales Of Hoffmann: Barcarole
3. Melody In F, Op. 3 Nr. 1
4. The Nutcracker: Waltz Of The Flowers
5. Standchen
6. Etude In G Sharp Minor 'La Campanella'
7. Peer Gynt: Anitras Dance
8. Moment Musical D 780 No. 3
9. Canon In D
10. Overture No. 2: Menuet & Badinerie
11. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major: Andante
12. Carmen: Seguedille
13. 'Songs without Words': The Venetian Gondola
14. Eugen Onegin: Waltz
15. Romance For Violin And Orchestra In G major Op. 26

Tracks:

1. Die Fledermaus: Overture
2. Peer Gynt: Solveig's Song
3. Waltz No. 1 Op. 18 In E flat major 'Grande Valse brillante'
4. Lullaby
5. L'Arlesienne: Intermezzo
6. The Seasons Op. 37b: Barcarole
7. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fairies' March
8. Clarinet Concerto In A Major K 622: Adagio
9. The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
10. La Traviata: Prelude
11. Carmen, Suite No. 2: Chanson du Toreador
12. Happy Farmer
13. Menuet
14. On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Waltz Op. 314

Tracks:

1. A Little Night Music K 525: Allegro
2. Sonata No. 2 In E Major BWV 1031: Siciliano
3. Op. 11 No. 5: Menuet
4. Songs Without Words: Duetto
5. The Nutcracker: Dance of the Toy Flutes
6. Fruhlingslied (Spring Song)
7. Waldszenen: Abschied
8. Mandolin Concerto: Allegro
9. Music For The Royal Fireworks: La paix: Largo alla Siciliana
10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: Allegro
11. Waltz In B Minor Op. 69 No. 2
12. Romance Op. 5
13. Impromptu In A Flat Major D 935 Nr. 2
14. Tales from the Vienna Woods, Waltz Op. 325

Tracks:

1. Ave Maria
2. Humoresque Op. 101
3. Sleeping Beautiful: Panorama
4. Impromptu In E Flat Major, D899 No. 2
5. Melancholy
6. Waltz Op. 54,1
7. Nocturne In B Major Op. 9 No. 3
8. Caro mio ben
9. PARTITA IN D FLAT MAJOR: Pastorale
10. An den Fruhling
11. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas de quatre, Adagio
12. Rosamunde - Ballet In G Major
13. Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37: Largo
14. Emperor Waltz, op. 437

Tracks:

1. Harp Concerto In B Flat Major: Andante allegro
2. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
3. Flute Concerto In F Major, Op. 10 'La Tempesta di Mare': Presto
4. Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor Op. 13 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile
5. Horn Concerto In E Flat Major K 495: Rondo. Allegro vivace
6. Poeme Op. 41 No. 6
7. Wilhelm Tell: Soldier's Dance
8. Liebestraum No. 3 In A flat Major
9. Violin Romance No. 2
10. Flute Concerto In E Minor: Rondo
11. Intermezzo In E Flat Major Op. 117,1
12. Carmen: Habenera
13. Symphony No. 3 'Scottish': Vivace non troppo
14. Vienna Bonbons: Waltz Op. 307

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K. 550: Molto Allegro
2. Preghiera - Mozarianna Suite: Ave Verum
3. Arietta Op. 12,1
4. Concerto BWV 1056: Arioso
5. The Four Seasons: Concerto Nr. 3 Autumn: Allegro
6. Des Abends (Evening)
7. Holberg Suite Op. 40: Gavotte
8. Melancholy Galliard
9. Flute Concerto No. 2 In D Major K. 314: Rondo. Allegretto
10. Spinning Song
11. Orchestral Suite No. 3: Valse Melancolique
12. Flute Quartet K. 285a: Tempo di Minuetto
13. Moment Musical In A Flat Major, D 780 No. 2
14. Piano Concerto No. 9 In E Flat Major K 271 'Jeunehomme': Rondo - Presto

Tracks:

1. String Serenade: Moderato
2. Traumerei Op. 15
3. Ave Maria
4. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major: Allegro
5. Minuet In D Minor
6. Suite No. 1: Marche Miniature
7. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Notturno
8. Mazurka In D Major Op. 33 No. 2
9. Divertimento K 251: Andantino
10. On Wings Of A Song
11. Carmen: Nocturne
12. Melody
13. Sonata In C Major BWV 1033: Allegro
14. Symphony No. 1 In G Minor 'Winter Dreams': Adagio cantabile
15. Sound Of The Spheres, Waltz Op. 235

Tracks:

1. The Marriage Of Figaro: Overture
2. Sonata In C sharp Minor Op. 27,2 'Moonlight Sonata': Adagio sostenuto
3. German Dance No. 1
4. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor Op.posth.
5. Haffner Serenade: Minuet
6. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Tempo di Minuetto
7. Symphony No. 4 Italian: Andante con moto
8. Prelude In D Flat Major Op. 28, No. 15 'Rain Drops'
9. '3 Small Pieces': Impromptu
10. 'The Nutcracker': March
11. Romance In E Flat Major Op. 44
12. Piano Sonata No. 16 In C Major 'Sonata facile': Allegro
13. 'The Nutcracker': Scene No. 10
14. Enjoy Your Life Waltz, Op. 340

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Tracks:

1. Piano Trio No.1 In B-Flat Major: 1. Allegro moderato
2. Piano Trio No.1 In B-Flat Major: II. Andante un poco mosso
3. Piano Trio No.1 In B-Flat Major: III. Scherzo. Allegro
4. Piano Trio No.1 In B-Flat Major: IV. Rondo. Allegro vivace
5. Piano Trio No.2 In G Major: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
6. Piano Trio No.2 In G Major: II. Largo con espressione
7. Piano Trio No.2 In G Major: III. Scherzo. Allegro
8. Piano Trio No.2 In G Major: IV. Finale. Presto

Average customer rating: EARLY GOULD...THE ONLY RECORDING OF BEETHOVEN'S OP. 101...

Beethoven: Bagatelles; Sonatas; Trios Manufacturer: Cbc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Gould, Glenn | ( G ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Glenn Gould Edition: Schumann & Brahms Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 / R. Strauss: Burleske / Glenn Gould Schoenberg: Piano Works The Glenn Gould Edition: Ludwig Van Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Volume II ASIN: B000003XTU Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

1. Six Bagatelles, Op.126: No.1 in G (Andante Con Moto)
2. Six Bagatelles, Op.126: No.2 in g (Allegro)
3. Six Bagatelles, Op.126: No.3 in E flat (Andante)
4. Six Bagatelles, Op.126: No.4 in b (Presto)
5. Six Bagatelles, Op.126: No.5 in G (Quasi Allegretto)
6. Six Bagatelles, Op.126: No.6 in E flat (Andante Amabile E Con Moto)
7. Pno Son No.28 in A, Op.101: I. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
8. Pno Son No.28 in A, Op.101: II. Vivace Alla Marcia
9. Pno Son No.28 in A, Op.101: III. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo, Con Affetto
10. Pno Son No.4 in E flat, Op.7 (Excerpt): II. Largo, Con Gran Espressione
11. Pno Son No.19 in g, Op.49, No.1: I. Andante
12. Pno Son No.19 in g, Op.49, No.1: II. Rondo. Allegro
13. Allegretto in B flat, WoO.39: Allegretto
14. Pno Trio in D, Op.70, No.1 'Ghost': I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio
15. Pno Trio in D, Op.70, No.1 'Ghost': II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo
16. Pno Trio in D, Op.70, No.1 'Ghost': III. Presto

Amazon.com

Glenn Gould's playing is so treasured that CD publishers have been looking for anything of his they can find. These treasures, dredged from the CBC archives and Gould's own collection, offer some fresh material. The Beethoven trios, broadcast in 1954, don't sound great, but they are fine performances and show Gould as a fine chamber music collaborator. The piano pieces, from 1952, sound somewhat better and are played straightforwardly, without the eccentric ideas that crept into Gould's playing later in his career. This disc is probably for Gould fans only, but it should delight them. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

EARLY GOULD...THE ONLY RECORDING OF BEETHOVEN'S OP. 101..........2006-06-04

Gould's early work is remarkable. He already had his exquisite timing; moreover, his digital dexterity was absolutely miraculous: he played things as he did because HE COULD do it. None of the great pianists really had GG's gift.

Now, with Beethoven I've long been exclusively a Kempff fan. Kempff had great control and expression, plus he had a real insight into Beethoven's musical architechtonics. Gould has been damned for his vibrant Mozart and his peculiar Beethoven. But I have to say that I prefer GG's Mozart to anybody else's; plus, now I'm getting the vision of his Beethoven.

GG's recordings of Beethoven's late sonatas were done early in his career. Here, the Op. 101 was done in 1952 prior to his great Goldberg's recording of 1955. This is the only performance of GG's B's Op. 101 available. The wonderful Opp. 109-11 were done in 1956. They're incredible, and now I actually prefer them to Kempff's readings.

This is real art.

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