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Mendelssohn - Piano Trios                | Brilliant Classics 94039

Mendelssohn - Piano Trios

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Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 94039

Barcode: 5028421940397

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 17th May 2010

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About

In 1832 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47) wrote to his sister Fanny that it was about time that he wrote some ‘good trios’. He had already started but left unfinished a trio for piano, violin and viola, and started the D minor trio shortly after, completing it in 1839. Mendelssohn’s friend, the composer-pianist Ferdinand Hiller, advised him after the completion to make several revisions to make the work sound as up to date as possible – Hiller, a pupil of Hummel, was a keen supporter of Berlioz and Liszt.

The result is a work of perfect proportions, with a brilliant piano part, skilful counterpoint and a wonderful blend of classical poise and romantic passion. Schumann, reviewing the Leipzig premiere in 1840, commented that the trio was a masterpiece that would ‘bring joy to our children and grandchildren’.

The 2nd trio is dedicated to the great German violinist and composer Louis Spohr. Composed six years after the 1st trio, it is a very different work in mood. Tense, dark and almost symphonic in places, the work makes references to a chorale in Bach’s Cantata No.130, and to Schumann’s Fantasiestucke Op.12 of 1837 – the two themes combining towards the end of the finale.

The 2nd trio was the last important chamber work Mendelssohn composed.

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