Composer(s): Haydn, Franz Joseph
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music
Period: Classical
Catalogue No: 8.572062
Barcode: 747313206278
Release Date: 05/2012

HAYDN, J.: Keyboard Trios (Piano Trios), Vol. 2 (Kungsbacka Trio)

Haydn’s Keyboard Trios possess a rich variety of themes and musical inventiveness, with strong demands on the pianist. The C major is dramatic and eventful. Patterns are varied in the E major where Haydn gives the violin major lyrical statements, whilst in the E flat major he uses all his wit and guile to launch the finale’s captivating and joyful dance finale. The E flat major Hob. XV: 30 is notable for is subtle thematic development and commanding drama. Volume 1 (8.572040) of this series has been greatly admired, not least by Gramophone which stated that the Kungsbacka Piano Trio had nothing to fear from any other account.

Tracklist

Haydn, Franz Joseph
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
1 I. Allegro moderato 08:45
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
2 II. Andante con moto 04:49
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
3 III. Presto 03:24
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
4 I. Allegro 07:57
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
5 II. Andante 04:44
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
6 III. Finale: Presto 04:34
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
7 I. Allegro moderato 07:15
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
8 II. Allegretto 04:02
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
9 III. Finale: Allegro 04:42
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
10 I. Poco allegretto 07:51
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
11 II. Andantino ed innocentemente 03:18
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)
12 III. Finale: Allemande: Presto assai 05:38
Kungsbacka Piano Trio (Ensemble)

Total Playing Time: 01:06:59