Piano Trios: op. 49, op. 66

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Trio Alba

Piano Trios: Op. 49 and Op. 66 are chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1839 and 1845 respectively. Both trios employ Romantic-era harmonic language, lyrical piano writing and close interplay between piano and strings while using classical forms and clear textures, and they appear in Mendelssohn's mature output as contributions to 19th-century chamber repertoire.
First released: 1st February 2013

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 49: I. Molto allegro agitato
    9:35
  2. 2.
    Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 49: II. Andante con moto tranquillo
    6:22
  3. 3.
    Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 49: III. Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace
    3:40
  4. 4.
    Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 49: IV. Finale. Allegro assai appassionato
    8:48
  5. 5.
    Piano Trio no. 2 in C minor, op. 66: I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
    10:24
  6. 6.
    Piano Trio no. 2 in C minor, op. 66: II. Andante espressivo
    6:36
  7. 7.
    Piano Trio no. 2 in C minor, op. 66: III. Scherzo. Molto allegro quasi presto
    3:48
  8. 8.
    Piano Trio no. 2 in C minor, op. 66: IV. Finale. Allegro appassionato
    8:14