Trio No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 "The Arch-Duke"

by Ludwig van Beethoven

Trio No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 "The Arch-Duke" cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1929
  • Label: His Master's Voice
  • Country: Germany
  • Community rating: 3.38/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Tackling the vast, symphonic scale of the composer's finest piano trio, this late-1920s recording highlights the mature integration of the three instruments. The performance captures the profound nobility and expansive lyricism that mark the transition into the composer's late period. It serves as an essential historical benchmark for interpreting the pinnacle of classical chamber music.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. 1st Movement (First Record) Allegro Moderato
  2. 1st Movement (Second Record) Allegro Moderato
  3. 2nd Movement (First Record) Scherzo鈥揂llegro
  4. 2nd Movement (Second Record) Scherzo鈥揂llegro
  5. 3rd Movement (First Record) Andante Cantabile
  6. 3rd Movement (Second Record) Andante Cantabile
  7. 3rd Movement (Third Record) Andante Cantabile
  8. 3rd Movement (Fourth Record) Andante Cantabile
  9. 4th Movement (First Record) Allegro Moderato
  10. 4th Movement (Second Record) Allegro Moderato

Credits

  • Ludwig van Beethoven - primary artist, composed by
  • Alfred Cortot - primary artist, fortepiano [pianoforte]
  • Jacques Thibaud - primary artist, violin
  • Pablo Casals - primary artist, cello

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