Piano trios op. 49 & 66

Album by Felix Mendelssohn

Piano Trios Op.49 and Op.66 are two chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1839 and 1845 respectively. Rooted in the Romantic era, they feature lyrical piano writing, close interplay between strings and piano, and a blend of classical forms with expressive harmony, representing mature examples in Mendelssohn's chamber music output and marking important stages in his compositional development.
First released: 1999

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: I. Molto allegro agitato
    8:56
  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
    3:26
  4. 4.
    Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato
    8:09
  5. 5.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
    10:05
  6. 6.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: II. Andante espressivo
    6:44
  7. 7.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto
    3:40
  8. 8.
    Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: IV. Finale: Allegro appassionato
    7:10

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