Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio, Op. 50; Arensky: Piano Trio, Op. 32

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Tchaikovsky's monstrous piano trio is a musical memorial to a deceased colleague. It consists of two big movements: an introductory elegy, and a vast theme and variations in which the last variation takes on the character of an independent finale. At nearly 50 minutes in length, and given the sectional form of that huge second movement, it's a very tough piece to hold together, and back in the musicological Dark Ages chamber groups used to make some cuts to try to shorten it. Now we don't do that sort of thing, which doesn't make it any easier to play. This performance, led by Vladimir Ashkenazy's son (himself a very capable pianist), is simply the finest available, and with the lovely Arensky Trio tossed in and the whole package offered at budget price, it's simply irresistible. --David Hurwitz

Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio, Op. 50; Arensky: Piano Trio, Op. 32, Music, Christine Jackson, Anton Stepanovich Arensky, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Vovka Ashkenazy, Richard Stamper, Chamber, Classical, Classical Composers, Trio for Keyboard and Two String Instruments
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in Am Op50; Arensky: Trio No1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Highly professional, but lacking in passion
  • Powerful, highly recommended
 Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in Am Op50; Arensky: Trio No1

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ASIN: B0000028XF
Release Date: 1994-05-17

Tracks:

  1. l. Pezzo Elegiaco: Moderato Assai - Allegro Giusto
  2. l. Pezzo Elegiaco: Adagio Con Duolo E Ben Sostenuto - Allegro Giusto
  3. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Tema. Andante Con Moto
  4. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 1
  5. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 2. Piu Mosso
  6. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 3. Allegro Moderato
  7. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 4. L'istesso Tempo
  8. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 5. L'istesso Tempo
  9. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 6. Tempo Di Valse
  10. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 7. Allegro Moderato
  11. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 8. Fuga. Allegro Moderato
  12. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 9. Andante Flebile Ma Non Tanto
  13. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 10. Tempo Di Mazurka
  14. ll. Tema Con Variazioni: Var. 11. Moderato
  15. Variazione Finale E Coda: Allegro Risoluto E Con Fuoco
  16. Variazione Finale E Coda: Andante Con Moto - Lugubre
  17. l. Allegro Moderato - Arensky
  18. ll. Scherzo. Allegro Molto - Meno Mosso - Arensky
  19. lll. Elegia. Adagio - Arensky
  20. lV. Finale. Allegro Non Troppo - Arensky

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Highly professional, but lacking in passion.......2007-07-17

The presence of a Russian virtuoso like Yefim Bronfman should have guaranteed genuine Slavic passion in the great Tchaikovsky Piano Trio, but Bronfman has increasingly been playing it safe. What is this tendency for star musicians in this country like Perlman, Ax, Midori, and now Bronfman to rest on their laurels? Comparison to the impassioned live performance from Argerich-Kremer-Maisky on DG makes this version of the Tchaikovsky sound half asleep.

Naturally the playing is altogether professional, and Sony has provided adequate sonics (though not a patch on the riveting DG sound). However, without total commitment on everyone's part, the Tchaikovsky Trio suffers from sprawl and waywardness, as it does here form time to time. In all, a good performance that misses the mrk for being something really special.

5 out of 5 stars Powerful, highly recommended.......2003-06-19

There are several passable recordings of these trios, but I can finally say this is the one I wish to keep. The passion runs deep and the flaws are hard to find in this recording. (Note: I am heavily influenced by the rendition of the Tchaikovsky, less by the Arensky). Every other recording I have encountered left me wishing for more, and I listened to this one expecting to be disappointed, just I as had been with all others. I was instead left feeling quite satisfied. Some specific points: in the Tchaikovsky, the 3rd variation of the second movement, with perhaps the most exposed piano passages of the piece, Bronfman plays it with such brilliant precision that one is scarcely aware of how treacherous those passages are. Furthermore, the ensemble playing is precise every single step of the way, it never ever gets in the way of the intepretation (which is my gripe with almost every other recording). Also, in the re-statement of the main theme in the last variation, the performers choose to drive the tempo forcefully and passionately, instead of slowing it to a weepy mess as others choose to do. The result is a very satisfying ending. Bravo.
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio, Op. 50; Arensky: Piano Trio, Op. 32
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Good, but not quite top drawer
 Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio, Op. 50; Arensky: Piano Trio, Op. 32

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ASIN: B0000013S5
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Piano Trio Op. 50: Pezzo Elegiaco
  2. Piano Trio Op. 50: Theme and Variations
  3. Piano Trio Op. 50: Finale e Coda
  4. Piano Trio Op. 32: Allegro Moderato
  5. Piano Trio Op. 32: Scherzo
  6. Piano Trio Op. 32: Elegia
  7. Piano Trio Op. 32: Finale

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Tchaikovsky's monstrous piano trio is a musical memorial to a deceased colleague. It consists of two big movements: an introductory elegy, and a vast theme and variations in which the last variation takes on the character of an independent finale. At nearly 50 minutes in length, and given the sectional form of that huge second movement, it's a very tough piece to hold together, and back in the musicological Dark Ages chamber groups used to make some cuts to try to shorten it. Now we don't do that sort of thing, which doesn't make it any easier to play. This performance, led by Vladimir Ashkenazy's son (himself a very capable pianist), is simply the finest available, and with the lovely Arensky Trio tossed in and the whole package offered at budget price, it's simply irresistible. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good, but not quite top drawer.......1998-09-21

Yes, Tchaikovsky did write a piano trio . . . and here it is coupled with the inventive Arensky trio, his opus 32. If you have never heard the Tchaikovsky trio before, you are in for a treat. Listen to the work a few times, and the melodies will stick in your ear, and you'll wonder how you had gotten along not knowing them. This performance is beautifully recorded by the Naxos engineers. The piano playing by Ashkenazy (that's Vovka, not Vladimir) is understated and elegant. But one could wish for a bit more attack and attention to phrasing from both the violinist and the cellist. In comparison to the old vinyl recording by the Beaux Arts Trio (Philips 6500132), these deficiencies become more evident. Perhaps additional rehearsal time would have been helpful. Nevertheless, this is a highly listenable recording--and sure to please.
Arensky & Tchaikovsky: Piano Trios
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Arensky & Tchaikovsky: Piano Trios

    Manufacturer: Delos Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000006WG
    Release Date: 2002-01-08

    Tracks:

    1. Trio In D Minor, Op. 32: Allegro moderato
    2. Trio In D Minor, Op. 32: Scherzo: Allegro molto
    3. Trio In D Minor, Op. 32: Elegia: Adagio
    4. Trio In D Minor, Op. 32: Finale: Allegro non troppo
    5. Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: Pezzo elegiaco
    6. Trio In A Minor, Op .50: Tema con Variazioni
    7. Trio In A Minor , Op.50: Variazione Finale e Coda
    Tchaikovsky & Arensky Piano Trios
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      		Tchaikovsky & Arensky Piano Trios

      Manufacturer: Telos Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000DFLR
      Release Date: 1998-11-01
      Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in Am Op50; Arensky: Trio No1
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • A masterpiece.
      		 Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in Am Op50; Arensky: Trio No1

      Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000001Q8U
      Release Date: 1993-08-31

      Tracks:

      1. Pno Trio in a, Op.50: Pezzo Elegiaco: Moderato Assai-Allegro Giusto
      2. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Tema: Andante Con Moto
      3. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var I. L'Istesso Tempo
      4. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var II. Piu Mosso
      5. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var III. Allegro Moderato
      6. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var IV. L'Istesso Tempo
      7. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var V. L'Istesso Tempo
      8. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var VI. Tempo Di Valse
      9. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var VII. Allegro Moderato
      10. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var VIII. Fuga: Allegro Moderato
      11. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var IX. Andante Flebile, Ma Non Tanto
      12. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var X. Tempo Di Mazurka
      13. Pno Trio in a, Op.50:Tema Con Variazioni: Var XI. Moderato
      14. Pno Trio in a, Op.50: Variazione Finale E Coda: Allegro Risoluto E Con Fuoco-Andante Con Moto...
      15. Pno Trio No.1 in d, Op.32: Allegro Moderato
      16. Pno Trio No.1 in d, Op.32: Scherzo: Allegro Molto
      17. Pno Trio No.1 in d, Op.32: Elegia: Adagio
      18. Pno Trio No.1 in d, Op.32: Finale: Allegro Non Troppo

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars A masterpiece........2000-09-20

      The Tchaikovsky Trio is a masterpiece -- one of the most beautiful pieces of chamber music ever written. Tchaikovsky wrote this work in memory of his mentor and friend Nicholas Rubinstein and -- perhaps for this highly-emotional reason -- he pored all of his considerable genius into it. If you are not familiar with this beautiful work please give it a try. You may find that you love it as much as I do. The Arensky Trio is less inspired and accounts for the four-star rating. The performances by the Rembrandt Trio are quite good -- especially in the case of the Tchaikovsky Trio.

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