The Piano Trios: B-flat major, op. 99 / E-flat major, op. 100

Album by Franz Schubert & Vladimir Ashkenazy & Pinchas Zukerman & Lynn Harrell

The Piano Trios in B-flat major, Op. 99 and E-flat major, Op. 100 are two piano trios by Franz Schubert, composed in 1827. They exemplify Schubert's mature chamber style, combining lyrical piano writing, expansive melodic lines and close interplay between piano, violin and cello, and they occupy a late-period place in his output that reflects a move toward larger-scale structures and richer harmonic exploration.
First released: 1997

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 99: I. Allegro moderato
    15:52
  2. 2.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 100: I. Allegro
    15:52
  3. 3.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 100: II. Andante con moto
    10:33
  4. 4.
    Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 99: II. Andante un poco mosso
    12:01
  5. 5.
    Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 99: III. Scherzo: Allegro -Trio
    6:49
  6. 6.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 100: III. Scherzando: Allegro moderato - Trio
    7:11
  7. 7.
    Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 99: IV. Rondo: Allegro vivace - Presto
    9:28
  8. 8.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 100: IV. Allegro moderato
    13:38

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