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Compact Disc CDA67063

£13.99

The Florestan Trio now turns its attention to Schumann's Piano Trios. These two works, Opp 63 and 80, were composed in rapid succession in the summer and autumn of 1847, some five years after the prolific year when Schumann composed most of his large-scale chamber works.

The Florestan Trio's earlier CDs, of Dvorák Piano Trios and the complete Brahms Trios, received outstanding praise; this disc is sure to do the same.

Recorded in St George's, Brandon Hill, Bristol, on 2-4 Ma 1998
Recording Engineer
TONY FAULKNER
Recording Producer
ANDREW KEENER
Piano
STEINWAY
prepared by
ROGER FIELD
Cover Design
TERRY SHANNON
Booklet Editor
NICK FLOWER
Executive Producers
EDWARD PERRY
SIMON PERRY
© Hyperion Records Ltd, London, MCMXCIX

Duration: 56'36
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Front illustration: A Flooded Landscape with Trees by Karl Heffner (1849-1925)

Contents:

    Piano Trio No 1 in D minor Op 63 [30'23]
  1. Mit Energie und Leidenschaft [11'49]
  2. Lebhaft, doch nicht zu rasch– Trio– [reprise]– Coda [4'51]
  3. Langsam, mit inniger Empfindung [6'01]
  4. Mit Feuer [7'43]

    Piano Trio No 2 in F major Op 80 [25'50]

  5. Sehr lebhaft [7'34]
  6. Mit innigem Ausdruck [7'43]
  7. In mässiger Bewegnung [4'59]
  8. Nicht zu rasch [5'36]
Sleeve Notes

GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER
GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE
CLASSIC CD 100 GREATEST DISCS OF THE DECADE

'Revelatory performances. Technically flawless, yet they also convey a wonderful feeling of spontaneity and utter commitment to Schumann's art' (Classic CD)

'No one who loves Schumann should miss this outstandingly fine new disc' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Some utterly magical playing here. An exemplary release' (Hi-Fi News)

'Incredibly tender playing of three musicians who are completely at one with each other' (The Scotsman)

'Music-making just doesn't come much more sympathetic or stylish than this. Marvellously poised and evincing an impeccable sense of teamwork. Do try to make the Florestan Trio you first port of call' (Gramophone)

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