Brahms: Complete Piano Trios

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For the record, Florestan is the principal tenor character in Beethoven's heroic opera, Fidelio. He then became one of Schumann's literary alter egos as a music critic, so that's where this excellent group of British musicians gets its name. And since Schumann and Brahms were very close friends, this particular trio ought to be first rate in Brahms's music, right? As luck would have it, they are! Brahms's trios for various combinations of instruments really brought out the best in him. They have all of his typical strictness of form and construction, allied to a particularly generous fund of melody. There isn't a dud in the lot, so if you're interested in any of these pieces, why not get them all? --David Hurwitz

Brahms: Complete Piano Trios, Music, Richard Lester, Johannes Brahms, Florestan Trio, Stephen Stirling, Susan Tomes, Anthony Marwood, Chamber, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Mixed Chamber Ensemble with Keyboard, Trio for Keyboard and Two String Instruments

Brahms: Complete Trios
Average customer rating:

Correction to review concerning the versions of the op. 8 trio

Excellent buy, whether "budget" or not

Excellent, delightful

Becoming a favorite

a real disappointment

Brahms: Complete Trios

Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B00000416K
Release Date: 1993-08-10

Tracks:

Piano Trio In B, Op. 8 - H-dur, en si majeur: Allegro con brio
Piano Trio In B, Op. 8 - H-dur, en si majeur: Scherzo (Allegro molto)
Piano Trio In B, Op. 8 - H-dur, en si majeur: Adagio
Piano Trio In B, Op. 8 - H-dur, en si majeur: Allegro
Frio In E Flat Op. 40 For Piano, Violin And Horn: Andante - Poco pimato
Frio In E Flat Op. 40 For Piano, Violin And Horn: Scherzo (Allegro)
Frio In E Flat Op. 40 For Piano, Violin And Horn: Adagio molto
Frio In E Flat Op. 40 For Piano, Violin And Horn: Finale (Allegro con brio)

Tracks:

Piano Trio in C, Op. 87: Allegro
Piano Trio in C, Op. 87: Andante con moto
Piano Trio in C, Op. 87: Scherzo (Presto)
Piano Trio in C, Op. 87: Finale (Allegro giocoso)
Piano Trio In C Minor, Op. 101: Allegro energico
Piano Trio In C Minor, Op. 101: Presto non assai
Piano Trio In C Minor, Op. 101: Andante grazioso
Piano Trio In C Minor, Op. 101: Allegro molto
Trio In A Minor, Op. 114, For Piano, Clarinet And Cello: Allegro
Trio In A Minor, Op. 114, For Piano, Clarinet And Cello: Adagio
Trio In A Minor, Op. 114, For Piano, Clarinet And Cello: Andante grazioso
Trio In A Minor, Op. 114, For Piano, Clarinet And Cello: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Correction to review concerning the versions of the op. 8 trio.......2006-06-10

Christopher Smith is in error in saying that the Borodin Trio's performance of Brahms's B Major Piano Trio, on Chandos CHAN 8334/5, is the original version. The Borodin Trio recorded only the revised version (unless they made a second recording I'm unaware of). So far as I can tell from the Amazon Web listings and old Penguin Guides, the original version has been recorded by the following groups: Odeon Trio, Trio Opus 8, Altenberg Trio, and Parnassus Trio. The last two groups recorded both versions. Apart from listening, one can tell from the movement designations which version one is dealing with. For instance, the first movement was originally allegro con moto and was revised to allegro con brio, and the third movement was changed from adagio non troppo to adagio. Also, I think you will find that the "great chunks" Brahms removed in his revision are from the first and third movements, not the second (scherzo) movement. Incidentally, I would have preferred not to rate this recording, as my purpose is only to make a correction and the Beaux Arts Trio recording I have is another version with a different violinist, but Amazon's system would not let me do so without including a rating, so I have provided a rating that corresponds to the average of the other ratings.

Excellent buy, whether "budget" or not.......2006-02-02

The three trios on the "B" CD especiall show the emotional depth of Brahms later life chamber music. The Clarinet Trio is well rendered with a supple, yet reserved, but not austere, style.

Excellent, delightful.......2004-11-04

This set is a treat for any Brahms lover. Excellent performance, elegance, depth and profound understanding. True Brahms !!!

Becoming a favorite.......2000-10-17

After listening to the first movement of the C major I'd agree that it's a shade brisk and perfunctory. I've now listened to this performance of the clarinet trio many times. This is a piece that made no impression on me until I listened repeatedly and studied the score. I now realize that, while it's not a perfectly satisfying masterpiece, it has a subdued, elusive beauty, plus it's a remarkably concise piece. I have a theory that it was written in memory of Schumann. Some reasons: 1) the key of A minor was a favorite of Schumann's, 2) the opening melody for cello resembles the opening theme of Schumann's cello concerto (also in A minor), 3) the climax of the coda of the first movement (bars 194-200) has several Schumannesque descending fifths in the melody, 4) the whole piece has a feeling of sad reminiscence such as one can imagine Brahms would feel late in his own life thinking back on his friend, now dead thirty years. The clarinet trio is played very beautifully with no hint of the perfunctory quality mentioned above in connection with the C major trio. This is great music that deserves to be studied and thought about, not just played in the background.

Addendum (10/2002)...I just want to take back what I said about the C major being perfunctory. I've had many hours of enjoyment from all tracks on these discs, particularly the C major and C minor piano trios and the clarinet trio. That business about "perfunctory" was a very superficial initial reaction. These guys play with fire and sweep...crack open a beer and crank it up!

a real disappointment.......2000-07-19

Although I haven't listened to all of it extensively, I found that both the Opus 8, B Major and Opus 87, C Major, were played with jarring tempo changes, unintuitive and displeasing phrasing, and a seeming lack of interest. I am a huge fan (and player) of Brahms and these trios in particular, and it was astonishing to discover that this compilation's recordings were so lacking in feeling and grace.

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Outstanding Recording
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Tracks:

Trio in B major for piano, violin, and cello: Allegro con brio
Trio in B major for piano, violin, and cello: Scherzo: Allegro molto
Trio in B major for piano, violin, and cello: Adagio
Trio in B major for piano, violin, and cello: Allegro
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Trio in E flat major for piano, violin, and horn: Adagio mesto
Trio in E flat major for piano, violin, and horn: Finale: Allegro con brio

Tracks:

Trio in C major for piano, violin and cello Op 87: Allegro
Trio in C major for piano, violin and cello Op 87: Andante con moto
Trio in C major for piano, violin and cello Op 87: Scherzo: Presto
Trio in C major for piano, violin and cello Op 87: Finale: Allegro giocoso
Trio in C minor for piano, violin and cello Op 101: Allegro energico
Trio in C minor for piano, violin and cello Op 101: Presto non assai
Trio in C minor for piano, violin and cello Op 101: Andante grazioso
Trio in C minor for piano, violin and cello Op 101: Allegro molto
Trio in A minor for piano, clarinet and cello Op 114: Allegro
Trio in A minor for piano, clarinet and cello Op 114: Adagio
Trio in A minor for piano, clarinet and cello Op 114: Andante grazioso
Trio in A minor for piano, clarinet and cello Op 114: Allegro

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For the record, Florestan is the principal tenor character in Beethoven's heroic opera, Fidelio. He then became one of Schumann's literary alter egos as a music critic, so that's where this excellent group of British musicians gets its name. And since Schumann and Brahms were very close friends, this particular trio ought to be first rate in Brahms's music, right? As luck would have it, they are! Brahms's trios for various combinations of instruments really brought out the best in him. They have all of his typical strictness of form and construction, allied to a particularly generous fund of melody. There isn't a dud in the lot, so if you're interested in any of these pieces, why not get them all? --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Recording.......2000-10-16

The performance is very good while the recording is a must for any audiophile.

Wrong Review Below.......1999-12-31

Amazon - please move the review below to its proper place under Beethoven

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Brahms: Complete Piano Trios

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Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

Trio in B, Op.8 (Version 1889): Allegro Con Brio
Trio in B, Op.8 (Version 1889): Scherzo. Allegro Molto
Trio in B, Op.8 (Version 1889): Adagio
Trio in B, Op.8 (Version 1889): Allegro
Sxt in G, Op.36: Allegro Non Troppo
Sxt in G, Op.36: Scherzo. Allegro Non Troppo
Sxt in G, Op.36: Poco Adagio
Sxt in G, Op.36: Poco Allegro

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ASIN: B0000021ER
Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

Trio in C, Op.87: Allegro
Trio in C, Op.87: Andante Con Moto
Trio in C, Op.87: Scherzo. Presto
Trio in C, Op.87: Finale. Allegro Giocoso
Sextet in B flat, Op.18: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Sextet in B flat, Op.18: Andante Ma Moderato
Sextet in B flat, Op.18: Scherzo
Sextet in B flat, Op.18: Rondo. Poco Allegretto E Grazioso

Brahms - The Complete Trios for Piano, Violin & Cello and Beethoven's 'Archduke' Trio

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Brahms - The Complete Trios for Piano, Violin & Cello and Beethoven's 'Archduke' Trio

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00003TFYT
Release Date: 1999-11-23

Tracks:

Trio in B Major, Op.8 (Revised)
Trio in C Major, Op.87

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Trio in C Minor, Op.101
Trio in B-Flat Major, Op. 97 'Archduke'

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Brahms: Complete Piano Trios

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ASIN: B000000TQG
Release Date: 1995-06-20

Tracks:

Pno Trio No.1, Op.8: 1st movt: Allegro con brio
Pno Trio No.1, Op.8: 2nd movt: Scherzo. Allegro molto-Meno allegro
Pno Trio No.1, Op.8: 3rd movt: Adagio
Pno Trio No.1, Op.8: 4th movt: Allegro
Pno Trio No.2 in C, Op.87: 1st movt: Allegro
Pno Trio No.2 in C, Op.87: 2nd movt: Andante con moto
Pno Trio No.2 in C, Op.87: 3rd movt: Scherzo. Presto-Meno presto
Pno Trio No.2 in C, Op.87: 4th movt: Finale. Allegro giocoso

Tracks:

Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: 1st movt: Allegro energico
Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: 2nd movt: Presto non assai
Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: 3rd movt: Andante grazioso
Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: 4th movt: Allegro molto
Pno Trio in A, Op. posth.: 1st movt: Moderato
Pno Trio in A, Op. posth.: 2nd movt: Scherzo. Vivace
Pno Trio in A, Op. posth.: 3rd movt: Lento
Pno Trio in A, Op. posth.: 4th movt: Finale.Presto

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ASIN: B0000021ES
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

Trio in c, Op.101: Allegro Energico
Trio in c, Op.101: Presto Non Assai
Trio in c, Op.101: Andante Grazioso
Trio in c, Op.101: Allegro Molto
Trio in B, Op.8 (1st Version): Allegro Con Moto
Trio in B, Op.8 (1st Version): 1. Scherzo. Allegro Molto/2. Trio. Piu Lento/3. Tempo Primo
Trio in B, Op.8 (1st Version): Adagio Non Troppo
Trio in B, Op.8 (1st Version): Finale. Allegro Molto Agitato