Op. 49: Piano Trio in D minor

by Felix Mendelssohn

Op. 49: Piano Trio in D minor cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1927
  • Label: Victor
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 54:32
  • Community rating: 3.34/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing the sparkling, effervescent piano writing and soaring string melodies intrinsic to early German romanticism, this archival recording preserves the furious energy of the era's chamber playing. The performers navigate the score's intense, driving momentum and delicate, lyrical andantes with bravura technique. It is a stunning auditory artifact of virtuosic, mid-twenties ensemble interpretation.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: I. Molto allegro agitato (8:56)
  2. Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: II. Andante con moto tranquillo (6:22)
  3. Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace (3:26)
  4. Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato (8:09)
  5. Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: I. Allegro energico e con fuoco (10:05)
  6. Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: II. Andante espressivo (6:44)
  7. Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto (3:40)
  8. Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: IV. Finale: Allegro appassionato (7:10)

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