Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano Trio - Vol. 6 Schweizer Klaviertrio

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 (After String Quintet, Op. 4):
• 1 Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 (After String Quintet, Op. 4): I. Allegro con Brio 10:44
• 2 Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 (After String Quintet, Op. 4): II. Andante 07:16
• 3 Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 (After String Quintet, Op. 4): III. Menuetto. Più allegretto - Trio I and Trio II 06:07
• 4 Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 (After String Quintet, Op. 4): IV. Finale. Presto 06:26
• Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Version for Piano Trio):
• 5 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Version for Piano Trio): I. Adagio - Allegro con Brio 13:13
• 6 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Version for Piano Trio): II. Larghetto quasi Andante 10:54
• 7 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Version for Piano Trio): III. Scherzo. Allegro 03:42
• 8 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Version for Piano Trio): IV. Allegro Molto 06:47
• Total Runtime 01:05:09

Info for Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano Trio - Vol. 6

The Swiss Piano Trio conclude their recording series of Ludwig van Beethoven’s complete works for piano trio with adaptations of the String Quintet Op. 4 and the Second Symphony, Op. 36, both published in 1806.

The Swiss Piano Trio's sixth and final release featuring works for piano trio by Ludwig van Beethoven presents two early masterworks and real rarities: adaptations for piano trio of Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 and his String Quintet Op. 4, based on his Octet Op. 103 and reworked by the composer himself (this piano trio is therefore a double adaptation of the octet).

Both piano trio adaptations were published by Artaria in Vienna in 1806. Whilst it is not documented who arranged the string quintet for piano trio, the Second Symphony was adapted by Beethoven's pupil Ferdinand Ries in collaboration with Carl Czerny and under the supervision of the composer. The result is a resplendent realisation of an ingenious orchestral work which greatly astonished contemporary audiences. The magnificent version for piano trio facilitates a renewed encounter with a work which is still unjustly overshadowed by the Eroica Symphony.

Swiss Piano Trio

The Swiss Piano Trio
with Martin Lucas Staub (piano), Angela Golubeva (violin) and Sébastien Singer (cello) has won numerous prizes at international competitions, including the International Chamber Music Competition Caltanissetta in Italy and the Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria. Founded in 1998, the ensemble has a busy performing schedule and has played in over 35 countries worldwide. The Trio performs chamber music in great concert halls across the globe. As an ensemble of soloists, the three musicians regularly appear with renowned orchestras. Numerous recordings for radio, television and on disc document the artistic activities of the ensemble.

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