0077-0 CD
Abegg Trio Series Vol. V
Beethoven
Piano Trios Vol. II
Piano Trio in C minor op. 1,3
Piano Trio in D major op. 70,1 "Geistertrio"
Abegg Trio
EAN/barcode: 4009850007708
"Beethoven viewed the three piano trios as his first complete work; you can hear one of them here - in combination with the "Ghost Trio", whose ghostly middle movement was the reason for the title. The [...] Abegg Trio probably offers the most united performance of all the Beethoven Trios on four single CDs. It is powerful, vital playing, yet which always stays controlled, precise and melodious, that makes the performances so attractive. The ensemble sound is very homogeneous and the balance of the instruments outstanding. The commentaries in the booklet are also excellent." (CD-Führer Klassik)
Tracks
Nr. No. N° |
Werk - Satz Composition - movement Oeuvre - mouvement |
Komponist Composer Compositeur |
Künstler Artist Interprète |
Dauer Duration Durée |
|
1 | Trio for piano, violin and violoncello in C minor op. 1,3 | Allegro con brio | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 9:43 |
2 | Andante cantabile con variazioni | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 9:10 | |
3 | Menuetto. Quasi Allegro | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 3:37 | |
4 | Finale. Prestissimo | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 8:26 | |
5 | Trio for piano, violin and violoncello in D major op. 70,1 "Geistertrio" | Allegro vivace e con brio | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 10:56 |
6 | Largo assai e espressivo | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 11:35 | |
7 | Presto | Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) | Abegg Trio | 8:21 |
total playing time: 61:50
See reviews for this production
(01/01/1999):
Neue Musikzeitung (01/01/1999):
Nachdem über Beethovens originale Metronomangaben genügend gestritten worden ist, und dabei die abstrusesten Meinungen geäußert wurden - wie etwa die einer Halbierung der Zählzeiten zugunsten der "besseren" Spielbarkeit der angeblich überzogenen Tempi, kann man vielleicht wieder auf den Boden der Tatsachen zurückkehren. more...
Stereoplay (01/01/1999):
CD-Führer Klassik (01/01/1999):
Classics Today (01/01/1999):
"Beethoven′s E-flat major Piano Trio op. 70 No. 2 is undervalued compared to its immediate predecessor (the popular D major "Ghost" Trio op. 70 No. more...