Three Piano Trios, op. 1

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Trio Goya

Three Piano Trios, Op. 1 is a set of three piano trios by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1795. They are rooted in classical-era chamber music with clear textures, energetic piano writing and conversational lines among the instruments, and they show Beethoven's early use of bolder harmonies and stronger dramatic contrast within his first published compositions.

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Disc 1

  1. 1.
    Trio in E-flat major, op. 1 no. 1: I. Allegro
    10:49
  2. 2.
    Trio in E-flat major, op. 1 no. 1: II. Adagio cantabile
    7:21
  3. 3.
    Trio in E-flat major, op. 1 no. 1: III. Scherzo. Allegro assai
    4:53
  4. 4.
    Trio in E-flat major, op. 1 no. 1: IV. Finale. Presto
    8:27
  5. 5.
    Trio in G major, op. 1 no. 2: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace
    12:11
  6. 6.
    Trio in G major, op. 1 no. 2: II. Largo con espressione
    8:41
  7. 7.
    Trio in G major, op. 1 no. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:43
  8. 8.
    Trio in G major, op. 1 no. 2: IV. Finale. Presto
    8:18

Disc 2

  1. 2.
    Trio in C minor, op. 1 no. 3: I. Allegro con brio
    10:32
  2. 3.
    Trio in C minor, op. 1 no. 3: II. Andante cantabile con variazioni
    7:25
  3. 4.
    Trio in C minor, op. 1 no. 3: III. Menuetto. Quasi allegro
    4:45
  4. 5.
    Trio in C minor, op. 1 no. 3: IV. Finale. Prestissimo
    8:58

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