Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) - Complete Piano Trio : Trio Wanderer (3CD) - Import 3 CD

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Schumann, Robert (1810-1856)

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The Complete Schumann Piano Trios by Trio VandalaarThe complete Schumann piano trios by Trio Vandalaar, a leading piano trio formed in 1987. The first (1847) was composed as a birthday present for his wife Clara. Influenced by Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, these two works are widely recognized as the most representative piano trios of the Romantic period. No. 2 was composed at the same time as No. 1, in 1847. Schumann himself described it as "sweet and lively," and Clara later said that the work "warmly envelops the deepest part of my soul and delights me from beginning to end," and that she "loves it and wants to play it again and again. Composed in 1851, No. 3 was premiered by the Schumann family with Clara at the piano, followed by its public premiere in 1852. Clara herself wrote in her diary that she was very fond of this work, describing it as passionate and inventive.The exquisite ensemble offers Schumann's well-rounded, passionate, and inventive trio. The coupling includes the Piano Quintet and Piano Quartet with Christophe Gauguet on viola and Catherine Montier on violin. Both works, written in Schumann's preferred key of E-flat major, were completed successively in October and November of 1842, the "Year of Chamber Music. The piano quintet, for which Mendelssohn gave advice during the composition process, is exceptional for its rich piano music. The Trio Vandallers give a mature performance that evokes deep emotion. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Quartet Op. 47 E-flat major~I. Sostenuto assai - Allegro ma non troppo
2.Piano Quartet Op. 47 E-flat major~II. Scherzo. Molto vivace
3.Piano Quartet Op. 47 E-flat major~III. Andante cantabile
4.Piano Quartet Op. 47 E-flat major~IV. Finale. Vivace
5.Piano Quintet Op. 44 E-flat major~I. Allegro brillante
6.Piano Quintet Op. 44 E-flat major~II. In Modo d'una Marcia. Un poco largamente
7.Piano Quintet Op. 44 E-flat major~III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
8.Piano Quintet Op. 44 E-flat major~IV. Allegro ma non troppo

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