Title: Piano Trios Op.70 2 & Op.97 Artist: Alexander Melnikov Label: Harmonia Mundi Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 3149020212523 Genre: Classical Release Date: 2014-02-11 Number of Discs: 1
By giving the stringed instruments the status of genuinely equal partners with the piano, it was Beethoven who gave the piano trio the form it was to retain throughout the 19th century. This album presents the composer's last two works in the genre, Op. 70 No. 2 dedicated to Countess Marie Erdady, and the celebrated 'Archduke' trio, which marked the final public appearance of it's composer. All three eminent Beethovenians, violinist Isabelle Faust, Cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and pianist Alexander Melnikov join forces here in performances that set a new standard.
Tracks: 1.1 Poco Sostenuto - Allegro Ma Non Troppo 1.2 Allegretto 1.3 Allegretto Ma Non Troppo 1.4 Finale - Allegro 1.5 Allegro Moderato 1.6 Scherzo - Allegro 1.7 Andante Cantabile, Ma Però Con Moto 1.8 Allegro Moderato - Presto
