Piano Trios In C Minor And B Flat Major, "Archduke"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Kempf Trio

Piano Trios in C minor and B-flat major, the latter nicknamed the "Archduke", are piano trio works by Ludwig van Beethoven composed in 1795 and 1811 respectively. They trace Beethoven's development from his early Classical models to a more expansive and harmonically adventurous chamber style, featuring increased dramatic contrasts, denser textures and a more prominent, dialoguing piano part that helped redefine the piano trio genre.
First released: 1st July 2004

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3: I. Allegro con brio
    9:52
  2. 2.
    Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3: II. Andante cantabile con Variazioni
    9:03
  3. 3.
    Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3: III. Menuetto: Quasi Allegro - Trio
    3:48
  4. 4.
    Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3: IV. Finale: Prestissimo
    7:48
  5. 5.
    Piano Trio in B flat major, Op. 97, "Archduke": I. Allegro moderato
    13:24
  6. 6.
    Piano Trio in B flat major, Op. 97, "Archduke": II. Scherzo: Allegro
    6:37
  7. 7.
    Piano Trio in B flat major, Op. 97, "Archduke": III. Andante cantabile, ma pero con moto - attacca -
    14:03
  8. 8.
    Piano Trio in B flat major, Op. 97, "Archduke": IV. Allegro moderato - Presto
    7:20

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