Delve into the History of the Russian Piano Trio
Volume 3
Delve into the History of the Russian Piano Trio
Volume 3
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Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov’s influence as composer and teacher was profound in Russia and beyond, yet his chamber music has been overshadowed by his operas and orchestral works. The unfinished Piano Trio in C minor was completed by his son-in-law Maximilian Steinberg to reveal a substantial work of considerable depth. César Cui’s charming and lyrical Farniente is an arrangement from a piano original, while Borodin’s Piano Trio in D major is reminiscent of Mendelssohn in its joyous agility and nostalgic beauty.
Tracklist
Nikolay RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
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Piano Trio in C minor (1897) (completed 1939 by Maximilian Steinberg [1883–1946]) |
40:48 |
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I. Allegro | 11:07 |
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2
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II. Allegro | 4:40 |
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3
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III. Adagio | 9:34 |
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4
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IV. Finale: Adagio – Allegro assai – Presto | 15:18 |
César CUI
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À Argenteau, Op. 40, No. 2 – Farniente in D major (Allegretto) (1887) (version for piano trio)* |
5:54 |
Alexander BORODIN
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Piano Trio in D major (1860)
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21:55 |
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6
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I. Allegro con brio | 6:20 |
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7
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II. Romance: Andante | 8:07 |
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III. Intermezzo: Tempo di minuetto | 7:20 |
* WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING
‘The Brahms Trio have taken us on a journey that is both an education and a pleasure. It is impossible not to admire their commitment and we must look forward to the next instalment.’
– Gramophone
– Gramophone
★★★★★
★★★★
