Piano Trios op. 70 no. 1 'Ghost', op. 97 'Archduke'

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Borodin Trio

The Piano Trios Op. 70 No. 1 and Op. 97 are chamber works for piano, violin and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1808 and in 1811–12 respectively. They exemplify Beethoven's mature classical style, combining lyrical melodies, expanded harmonic language and dramatic contrasts that reflect his transition from the middle to late period and have become foundational in the piano trio repertoire.

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  1. 1.
    Trio No. 5 in D major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    11:32
  2. 2.
    Trio No. 5 in D major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": II. Largo assai ed espressione
    10:43
  3. 3.
    Trio No. 5 in D major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": III. Presto
    8:54
  4. 4.
    Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke": I. Allegro moderato
    13:39
  5. 5.
    Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke": II. Allegretto
    11:13
  6. 6.
    Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke": III. Andante cantabile
    12:47
  7. 7.
    Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke": IV. Finale. Allegro - Presto
    7:24

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