Piano Trios op. 70 no. 2, op. 97 “Archduke”

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Alexander Melnikov & Isabelle Faust & Jean‐Guihen Queyras

Piano trios Op.70 No.2 and Op.97 are piano trio works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1808 and 1811–1812 respectively. They exemplify Beethoven's chamber-music writing in his middle period, combining classical forms with expanded textures, dramatic contrasts and increased virtuosity for the piano while redistributing thematic material between piano and strings, and mark a notable development in the evolution of the piano trio genre.
First released: 24th February 2014

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 6 in E Flat Major, No. 2, Op. 70: I. Poco sostenuto - Allegro ma non troppo
    10:18
  2. 2.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 6 in E Flat Major, No. 2, Op. 70: II. Allegretto
    5:16
  3. 3.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 6 in E Flat Major, No. 2, Op. 70: III. Allegretto ma non troppo
    6:32
  4. 4.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 6 in E Flat Major, No. 2, Op. 70: IV. Finale - Allegro
    7:57
  5. 5.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 7 in B Flat Major, Op. 97: I. Allegro moderato
    12:57
  6. 6.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 7 in B Flat Major, Op. 97: II. Scherzo - Allegro
    6:16
  7. 7.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 7 in B Flat Major, Op. 97: III. Andante cantabile, ma però con moto
    11:18
  8. 8.
    Trio for piano, violin and cello No. 7 in B Flat Major, Op. 97: IV. Allegro moderato - Presto
    6:55

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