Dvorak/Mendelssohn: Piano Trios

On this CD:

1. Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor ("Dumky"), B. 166 (Op. 90)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Gryphon Trio

2. Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn

Tracks:

Trio No.2 In C Major, Op.87: I. Allegro - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.2 In C Major, Op.87: II. Andante con moto - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.2 In C Major, Op.87: III Scherzo: Presto - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.2 In C Major, Op.87: IV Finale: Allegro - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.4 In E Minor, Op. 90 'Dumky': Movement I In E Minor - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.4 In E Minor, Op. 90 'Dumky': Movement II In C-Sharp Minor - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.4 In E Minor, Op. 90 'Dumky': Movement III In A Major - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.4 In E Minor, Op. 90 'Dumky': Movement IV In D Minor - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.4 In E Minor, Op. 90 'Dumky': Movement V In E-Flat Major - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.4 In E Minor, Op. 90 'Dumky': Movement VI In C Minor - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio

Tracks:

Trio No.1 In B Major, Op.8: I. Allegro - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.1 In B Major, Op.8: II. Scherzo: Allegro molto - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.1 In B Major, Op.8: III. Adagio - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.1 In B Major, Op.8: IV. Allegro - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.3 In C Minor, Op.101: I. Allegro energico - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.3 In C Minor, Op.101: II. Presto non assai - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.3 In C Minor, Op.101: III. Andante grazioso - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Trio No.3 In C Minor, Op.101: IV. Allegro molto - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio

Tracks:

Trio No.1 In D Minor, Op.49: I. Molto allegro ed agitato - Mendelssohn
Trio No.1 In D Minor, Op.49: II. Andante con moto tranquillo - Mendelssohn
Trio No.1 In D Minor, Op.49: III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace - Mendelssohn
Trio No.1 In D Minor, Op.49: IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato - Mendelssohn
Trio No.2 In C Minor, Op.66: I. Allegro energico e con fuoco - Mendelssohn
Trio No.2 In C Minor, Op.66: II. Andante espressivo - Mendelssohn
Trio No.2 In C Minor, Op.66: III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto - Mendelssohn
Trio No.2 In C Minor, Op.66: IV. Finale. Allegro appassionato - Mendelssohn

Amazon.com

The K-L-R Trio's brief tenure with Vox produced these recordings of Romantic chamber-music masterpieces. This is an exceptionally virtuosic ensemble, made up of three soloists who have devoted part of every year to performing together for a couple of decades. As a result, their performances are extremely powerful yet very well integrated, certainly a desirable combination in repertoire like this. They even do a very idiomatic job of playing Dvorák, while their Brahms and Mendelssohn are really superb. Not only are these performances far above the normal standard for budget recordings, but they are also fine digital recordings. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

a vote for the Brahms.......2005-10-07

Since every review here talks about the Mendlssohn I'll talk about the Brahms. The versions here are well played and highly enjoyable. The recording quality is good although occasionally distant. My only problem is with the Dvorak trio. This version doesn't thrill me for some reason but this may be a matter of personal taste. The stand-out thing here is Laredo's great sound. This is quite a good bargain too.

Reference recording of the Mendelssohn trio.......2005-04-08

Absolutely nobody has gotten to this level of perfection recording the Mendelssohn trio. The two other trios are superb as well.

Endearing, bought it for the Mendelssohn.......2002-09-21

Don't let the budget price fool you. This is the best example of the Mendelssohn Trios performance that I have, including the Eugene Istomin, Leonard Rose, Isaac Stern trio, which sounds more mechanical to my ears.

Tracks:

Trio Avec Piano En Mi Mineur Op. 90 'Dunky'/ Piano Trio In E Minor Op. 90 Dunky
Trio Avec Piano En Re Mineur Op. 49/ Piano Trio In D Minor Op. 49

Customer Reviews:

An enchanting trio.......2001-12-08

The Gryphon Trio plays with a liveliness and grace that is palpable even on CD. This is one of the most enchanting chamber groups performing today.

Each member of the group brings a unique and refined sensibility to the music - and their voices are woven together in a musically unified and satisfying interpretation.