Trios: "Archduke"; "Ghost"

by Beaux Arts Trio

Trios: "Archduke"; "Ghost" cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 23 April 2001
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:17:46
  • Community rating: 3.94/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Mike Thresh, red engine, Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolf-Eberhard von Lewinski, Robin Golding

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Beaux Arts Trio's readings of Beethoven's 'Archduke' and 'Ghost' piano trios are paired in this Philips collection. Founded in 1955, the trio set the modern standard for the piano trio repertoire, and these recordings present the two most celebrated of Beethoven's works for the form.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, piano, strings, melodic

Tracklist

  1. I Allegro Moderato (12:49)
  2. II. Scherzo: Allegro Piano (6:02)
  3. III Andante Cantabile, Ma Però Con Moto – Poco Piu Adagio (12:34)
  4. IV Allegro Moderato – Presto Piano (6:17)
  5. I Allegro Con Brio (6:05)
  6. II Adagio (5:01)
  7. III Tema: "Pria Ch'io L'impegno" (Allegretto) Con Variazioni (6:35)
  8. I Allegro Vivace E Con Brio (6:08)
  9. II Largo Assai Ed Espressivo (10:27)
  10. III Presto (5:48)

Credits

  • Ludwig van Beethoven - primary artist, composed by
  • Beaux Arts Trio - primary artist, ensemble
  • Fabian Watkinson - booklet editor
  • Bernard Greenhouse - musician [ensemble member], cello
  • Menahem Pressler - musician [ensemble member], piano
  • Daniel Guilet - musician [ensemble member], violin
  • Mike Thresh - art direction
  • red engine - design concept
  • Johnny Diskse - photography by [p.5 left]
  • Beethoven-Haus - photography by [p.5 right]

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