To follow up to their critically-acclaimed debut recording of Australian Piano Trios on Melba, the Benaud Trio now immerse themselves in two pieces at the core of the piano trio repertoire: Smetana’s magnificent Trio, op.15 and Dvořák’s beloved Dumky Trio, op.90. And they conclude with one of their immaculate concert encores, Nicholas Buc’s reworking of Freddie Mercury’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, recorded here for the first time.

Dvořák’s Dumky Trio was one of the first pieces that Benaud Trio performed together as an ensemble and has endured as one of their favourites. Its melodic richness and unabashed romanticism are cherished by the players.

The Benaud Trio is known for exploring a wide range of the musical canon, combining well-known repertoire with the unusual: their version of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ remains an all-time YouTube favourite for piano trio.

The Trio leapt to prominence on winning the Piano Trio prize at the 2005 Australian Chamber Music Competition. As distinguished Australian composer Ross Edwards says, “Benaud Trio is just what Australian music needs - excellence combined with youthful vitality and a dedication to showcasing the new and refreshing the old”.

Benaud Trio:
- Amir Farid (piano)
- Ewen Bramble (cello)
- Lachlan Bramble (violin)