Beethoven: The Complete String Trios

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Beethoven was the last great composer to write string trios, and his are the finest works of their type. Mozart hardly touched this particular combination, and Haydn wrote quite few very early works which are now completely unknown. In any case, Haydn used two violins and a cello, whereas with Beethoven the standard combination became violin, viola, and cello. These are all early works, expert examples of all that Beethoven learned from Haydn and Mozart in preparation for the writing of his first great string quartets. But far from being mere composition exercises, these are highly rewarding works on their own, and these outstanding performances make the best possible case for their claim to be ranked among Beethoven's chamber music masterpieces. --David Hurwitz

Beethoven: The Complete String Trios, Music, Eva Czako, Ludwig van Beethoven, Grumiaux Trio, Georges Janzer, Arthur Grumiaux, Chamber, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Trio for Three String Instruments

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Great Playing from the Grumiaux Trio

Glorious! Beethoven

Grumiaux Trio will make you smile.

Beethoven: The Complete String Trios

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Tracks:

String Trio In E Flat, Op.3: Allegro Con Brio
String Trio In E Flat, Op.3: Andante
String Trio In E Flat, Op.3: Menuetto. Allegretto
String Trio In E Flat, Op.3: Adagio
String Trio In E Flat, Op.3: Menuetto. Moderato
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Serenade For String Trio In D, Op.8: Marcia. Allegro - Adagio
Serenade For String Trio In D, Op.8: Menuetto. Allegretto
Serenade For String Trio In D, Op.8: Adagio - Scherzo. Allegro Molto - Adagio. Tempo 1 - Allegro Molto
Serenade For String Trio In D, Op.8: Allegretto Alla Polacca
Serenade For String Trio In D, Op.8: Andante Quasi Allegretto - Allegro - Tempo 1 - Marcia. Allegro

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String Trio In G, Op.9, No.1: Adagio
String Trio In G, Op.9, No.1: Adagio, Ma Non Tanto, E Cantabile
String Trio In G, Op.9, No.1: Scherzo, Allegro
String Trio In G, Op.9, No.1: Presto
String Trio In D, Op.9, No.2: Allegretto
String Trio In D, Op.9, No.2: Andante Quasi Allegretto
String Trio In D, Op.9, No.2: Menuetto, Allegro
String Trio In D, Op.9, No.2: Rondo, Allegro
String Trio In C Minor, Op.9, No.3: Allegro Con Spirito
String Trio In C Minor, Op.9, No.3: Adagio Con Espressione
String Trio In C Minor, Op.9, No.3: Scherzo, Allegro Molto E Vivace
String Trio In C Minor, Op.9, No.3: Finale, Presto

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Beethoven was the last great composer to write string trios, and his are the finest works of their type. Mozart hardly touched this particular combination, and Haydn wrote quite few very early works which are now completely unknown. In any case, Haydn used two violins and a cello, whereas with Beethoven the standard combination became violin, viola, and cello. These are all early works, expert examples of all that Beethoven learned from Haydn and Mozart in preparation for the writing of his first great string quartets. But far from being mere composition exercises, these are highly rewarding works on their own, and these outstanding performances make the best possible case for their claim to be ranked among Beethoven's chamber music masterpieces. --David Hurwitz

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Great Playing from the Grumiaux Trio.......2007-05-01

This is another great recording from the late 1960s re-released on the Philips Duo label at bargain price, they provide an excellent source of the chamber music of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. The string trio has been a much neglected music form, the only ones of note from this period have been the great Divertimento K563 by Mozart, these 5 from the young Beethoven, and one from Schubert. And they are all fine compositions, very well worth a listen. These from a 20 year old Beethoven are lyrical and joyfull. Despite the age of the recording the sound is very acceptable, and the performance from the Grumiaux Trio is superb.
As this recording is about 40 years old it must be expected that there are better performances available, but I would suggest that you don't worry about that, this one is very very good, and very cheap. Without hesitation, 5 stars.

Glorious! Beethoven .......2005-03-30

If you were to ask any composer from Mozart to the present, the task they would be most reluctant to tackle would be to write a trio for three stringed instruments.

The string quartet has long been considered to be the 'rite of passage'--the medium in which a composer proves he (or she) has 'chops'--the complete mastery of technique (harmony, counterpoint, voice-leading, etc.)--to write successfully for any combination of instruments .

But the string trio presents a unique challenge. With only three instruments (and six pitches available at any time), one must create a complete sonic universe with all the richness and diversity that will keep a listener entranced from beginning to end of a 20-minute piece. Beethoven evidently was inspired by this challenge and created five early masterpieces for this ensemble that have never been surpassed in their imagination and superb craftsmanship. They are among the best things he ever wrote.

It is an intellectual and sensual pleasure to hear Grumiaux lead his colleagues through these rich musical landscapes. I've always loved his elegant, musical playing (I'm a violinist) and consider him to be the ideal interpreter for this repertoire. His colleagues in the trio are 'molto simpatico' and the ensemble and phrasing are impeccable. Janzer (viola) and Czako (cello) don't quite match Gruimiaux's buttery, seamless sound in their solos, but the overall feeling is one of committed, intense music-making that results in performances that set a bench-mark for future ensembles.

Matthew Naughtin

Grumiaux Trio will make you smile........2000-01-25

I have first met withe Grumiaux Trio when I randomly bught vol.12 of Philips' "the best of the complete mozart edition". Now that I kenw I like their playing, I bought "Beethoven: The Complete String Trios". This is a digitally remastered recording from 1967/68. While the sound is not as sharp as in a digital recording, it is remarkably clear and noise free, thus anabeling an enjoyable listening. As for the preformance: The Grumiaux Trio play with happy spirit and joy, making these early beethoven works idial music for the early hours of the day (allthough I admit I'v missed a few sleeping hours, for once I start listening to these CDs I can't stop, no mater how late it gets:) It was noted that some times Arthur Grumiaux's violin, shades the other members of the trio. Great chamber music should be a dialog between equals, even if the violin is the leader. Still this is a wanderfull set of CD's, that i can only recomand.

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Beethoven: String Trios (Complete)

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Adagio: Allegro Vivace
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Allegro
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios

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Louis Spohr: Complete Piano Trios

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Tracks:

Pno Trio No.1 in e Op.119: Moderato
Pno Trio No.1 in e Op.119: Larghetto
Pno Trio No.1 in e Op.119: Scherzo
Pno Trio No.1 in e Op.119: Finale. Vivace
Pno Trio No.2 in F Op.123: Allegro
Pno Trio No.2 in F Op.123: Larghetto
Pno Trio No.2 in F Op.123: Scherzo
Pno Trio No.2 in F Op.123: Finale. Vivace

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Pno Trio No.3 in a Op.124: Allegro Moderato
Pno Trio No.3 in a Op.124: Andante Con Var
Pno Trio No.3 in a Op.124: Scherzo
Pno Trio No.3 in a Op.124: Finale. Presto
Pno Trio No.4 in B Op.133: Allegro
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Pno Trio No.5 in g Op.142: Allegro Vivace
Pno Trio No.5 in g Op.142: Adagio
Pno Trio No.5 in g Op.142: Scherzo
Pno Trio No.5 in g Op.142: Finale. Allegro Molto

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Delectable Beethoven

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Tracks:

Trio In E Flat Major Op. 1 No. 1: 1. Allegro
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 1 No. 1: 2. Adagio cantabile
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 1 No. 1: 3. Scherzo. Allegro assai
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Trio In G Major Op. 1 No. 2: 1. Adagio - Allegro vivace
Trio In G Major Op. 1 No. 2: 2. Largo con espressione
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Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: 1. Allegro con brio - Beethoven
Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: 2. Adagio cantabile con variazioni - Beethoven
Trio In C Minor Op. 1 No. 3: 3. Menuetto. Quasi Allegro - Beethoven
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Trio In D Major 'Ghost' Op. 70 No. 1: 1. Allegro vivace e con brio - Beethoven
Trio In D Major 'Ghost' Op. 70 No. 1: 2. Largo assai e espressivo - Beethoven
Trio In D Major 'Ghost' Op. 70 No. 1: 3. Presto - Beethoven

Tracks:

Trio In E Flat Major Op. 70 No. 2: 1. Poco sostenuto - Allegro ma non troppo
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 70 No. 2: 2. Allegretto
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 70 No. 2: 3. Allegretto ma non troppo
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Trio In B Flat Major 'Archduke' Op. 97: 1. Allegro moderato
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Trio In B Flat Major 'Archduke' Op. 97: 4. Allegro moderato

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Trio In E Flat Major WoO 38: 1. Allegro moderato
Trio In E Flat Major WoO 38: 2. Scherzo. Allegro ma non troppo
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Allegretto Es-dur Hess 48
14 Variations In E Flat Major Op. 44: Thema, Andante - Variazioni 1-XIV - Andante
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Variations In G Major On Wenzel Muller's Lied 'Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu': Introduzione. Adagio assai - Tema. Allegretto - Variazioni 1-X - Allegretto

Tracks:

Trio In E Flat Major Op. 38 (nach dem Septett Op. 20): 1. Adagio - Allegro con brio
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 38 (nach dem Septett Op. 20): 2. Adagio cantabile
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 38 (nach dem Septett Op. 20): 3. Tempo di menuetto
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 38 (nach dem Septett Op. 20): 4. Andante con variazioni
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 38 (nach dem Septett Op. 20): 5. Scherzo (Allegro molto e vivace)
Trio In E Flat Major Op. 38 (nach dem Septett Op. 20): 6. Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto
Trio In D Major Op. 36 (Ubertragung der Symphonie Nr. 2): 1. Adagio - Allegro con brio
Trio In D Major Op. 36 (Ubertragung der Symphonie Nr. 2): 2. Larghetto quasi andante
Trio In D Major Op. 36 (Ubertragung der Symphonie Nr. 2): 3. Scherzo
Trio In D Major Op. 36 (Ubertragung der Symphonie Nr. 2): 4. Allegro molto

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Delectable Beethoven.......2003-03-07

Maybe these performers don't elicit the last ounce of pathos from the trios as some ensembles, but that was never their intent. These are simply the best performances of the trios available. Other groups (e.g. Stern/Istomin/Rose) may outshine Kempff, et al. here or there, but no other ensemble conveys the joy of the early works and the sublime beauty of the later works with such light-heartedness and dignity as Kempff, Fournier, and Szeryng. In short, this is joyous music-making. Buy this set!

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Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios, Vol. 3

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Piano Trio Op. 70, 1 D Major: Allegro Vivace Con Brio
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Piano Trio P.70, 2 E Flat Major: Poco Sostenuto - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
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Piano Trio (1790/1791) WoO 38 In E Flat Major: Allegro Moderato
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Piano Trio (1784) Hess 48 In E Flat Major: Allegretto

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