Trio pathétique in D minor (Glinka)
from Strauss (R): Duet-Concertino; Beethoven: Trio; Glinka: Trio pathétique (CDA68263)
1 Allegro moderato [4'56]
2 Scherzo: Vivacissimo [3'15]
3 Largo [4'47]
4 Allegro con spirito [2'10]
15 minutes 8 seconds 4 tracks
‘Watts does ravishing things with the great clarinet melody with which the work opens, to which Perkins responds with a gruffness that gradually broadens into deeply felt lyricism. There’s plenty of w ...
‘Don’t overlook this gem of a recording … the Strauss Duet-Concertino, a seldom-recorded and hitherto misunderstood work, is worth the cover price alone … the solo performances are first-rat ...
‘With attractive playing from all concerned and an unusual and appealing programme this Hyperion release is easy to recommend’ (MusicWeb International)