Schubert: Music for Piano Trio, Vol. 2

On this CD:

1. Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, D. 929 (Op. 100)
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by Jaap Schroder, Conrad Graf, Enid Sutherland

2. Piano Trio in B flat major ("Sonatensatz"), D. 28
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by Jaap Schroder, Conrad Graf, Enid Sutherland

Tracks:

Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B Major, Op. 8: I. Allegro con brio
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B Major, Op. 8: II. Scherzo: Allegro molto
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B Major, Op. 8: III. Adagio
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B Major, Op. 8: IV. Allegro
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Major, Op. 87: I. Allegro
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Major, Op. 87: II. Andante con moto
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Major, Op. 87: III. Scherzo: Presto
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Major, Op. 87: IV. Finale: Allegro giocoso

Tracks:

Trio No. 3 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Minor, Op. 101: I. Allegro energico
Trio No. 3 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Minor, Op. 101: II. Presto non assai
Trio No. 3 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Minor, Op. 101: III. Andante grazioso
Trio No. 3 For Piano, Violin & Cello In C Minor, Op. 101: IV. Allegro molto
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: I. Allegro
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con moto
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: III. Scherzo: Allegro moderato
Trio No. 2 For Piano, Violin & Cello In E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: IV. Allegro moderato

Tracks:

Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: I. Allegro moderato
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: II. Andante un poco mosso
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: III. Scherzo: Allegro
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: IV. Rondo: Allegro vivace
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In D Minor, Op. 49: I. Molto allegro agitato
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In D Minor, Op. 49: II. Andante con moto tranquillo
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In D Minor, Op. 49: III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace
Trio No. 1 For Piano, Violin & Cello In D Minor, Op. 49: IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato

Customer Reviews:

The definitive second piano trio of Schubert! .......2004-08-24

Tto describe in few words : superb . All this set deserves the best and highest adjectives . Musicality technician equipment and vitality characterize all and every one of these pieces .
I had the honor of knowing Istomin in Caracas September 1979 in a piano recital .
In the first part he played a mesmerized Bergamasque suite and in the second half he played an unforgettable reading of the Schubert sonata D960.
Istomin was another pianist who greW up under the cosmic talent of Pau Casals , together with Stern that wonderful gifted musician, and nothing less than Leonard Rose who in my personal opinion has been the best american cellist in the century .
Acquire this set as soon as you can!

Unbelievably good performance!.......2000-04-12

This combination of lovely Schubert trios and mangnificent performers must be heard to be believed. Rose, Stern, and Istomin sound as though they are a single person. I heard this recording years ago and I can still remember it as though it were yesterday. A "must hear."

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An elegant classical offering from a pop icon

The Classical Nana

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ASIN: B000001FPM
Release Date: 1989-07-14

Tracks:

Adagio Notturno- Op. Posth. 148 D. 897: Only Time Will Tell
Norma: Qual Cor Tradisti
Danse Espagnole, No.5- Andalouse: La Andaluza
Adagio Per Archi Ed Organo: Adagio
Maitre Pathelin: Romance
Suite No.11- Sarabande: Gloria Eterna
Aranjuez: En Aranjuez Con Mi Amor
Le nozze di Figaro: Voi Che Sapete
Carmen: Habanera
Nabucco: Song for Liberty
Elixir Of Love: Una Furtiva Lagrima
Moise En Egypte: Mon Dieu
Serenade_: Serenade
La Celestine: Plaisir d'Amour
Norma: Casta Diva
Winterreise: Der Lindenbaum
Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Ave Maria, Op. 52, No.6- 1825: Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

Surprised.......2004-05-04

I am an opera fan and normally detest the sound of non-opera singers trying out their pipes on Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, etc. I bought this disc years ago and it's been collecting dust. But since breaking it out, I can't stop listening. Nana's voice doesn't have the classical quality that I am used to from the likes of Kiri Te Kanawa and Mirella Freni, but she makes up for it with her unique style, although she gets a tad shrill on a couple of the songs. But considering she was about 55 when this was recorded it's amazing she still had such range and quality. The arrangements, orchestrations and chorus are breathtaking. Rodrigo's Concierto Aranjuez, with words, was a real surprise. The second movement has to be one of the all-time beautiful melodies ever written and what a perfect voice to sing it. Verdi's "Song for Liberty" from Nabucco is my favorite cut on the disc but there isn't one dud out of 18 tracks and that in itself is a marvel.

You will be transfixed..........2003-07-23

...when you hear Nana Mouskouri's rendition of the Bellini aria from Norma. This artist has been recording for at least 30 years or so-- and I have yet to hear her sing something badly-- she sings in Greek, English, French-- every language-- with astonishing beauty. Excellent

Soft, Real, and Very Good.......2001-10-17

I am sorry to say that I had never heard of Nana before. That is to my detriment. This album is supurb. The music is real, the orchestration is very good, and Nana's voice is unequaled for this type of music. Based exclusively on this album, I plan to buy every one of her CD's I can find.

An elegant classical offering from a pop icon.......1999-11-19

I'm program director of a classical music radio station, and this disc has become a favorite with our morning drive audience -- less idiosyncratic than Sarah Brightman's popular but over-hyped offerings, and Mouskouri's voice is richer (though with less power) as well. Mouskouri has always been more popular in Europe than the US but has had a strong following in America anyway. Even her most ardent fans must have been surprised when this disc was released a few years ago, for it is a surprisingly elegant and moving interpretation of classical melodies. A few retain their original lyrics, and Mouskouri has added lyrics to some works that were originally instrumental, but everything is handled with grace and style. And that voice! Fluid, silky, always balanced -- it's a wonderful disc.

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A Great Recording of one of the Greats

William Primrose Collection, Vol. 3

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William Primrose

ASIN: B00005B1G4
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

Son in E, Op.2 No.8: Adagio - William Primrose/Albert Spalding/Andre Benoist
Sinf Conc in E flat, K.364 (K.320d): I. Allegro Maestoso - William Primrose/Albert Spalding
Sinf Conc in E flat, K.364 (K.320d): II. Andante - William Primrose/Albert Spalding
Sinf Conc in E flat, K.364 (K.320d): III. Presto - William Primrose/Albert Spalding
Perpetuum Mobile - William Primrose
Liebeslied - William Primrose
Jamaican Rumba - William Primrose
Fest Aller Selen, D.343: Litany: Version 1 - William Primrose
Fest Aller Selen, D.343: Litany: Version 2 - William Primrose
Fest Aller Selen, D.343: Litany - William Primrose/Vernon De Tar
Komm, Susser Tod, BWV 478 - William Primrose/Vernon De Tar

Customer Reviews:

A Great Recording of one of the Greats.......2005-09-10

In an age where flawless new digital recordings reign supreme, historical gems like this sometimes fall into the cracks. Here we have Primrose, arguably the greatest violist of the 20th century, playing some of the most sensuous and lyrical music for the instrument. True history buffs will enjoy the latter portion of the CD, in which Primrose's arrangement style is presented in order from simple chordal accompaniment to the full orchestral score. The Sinfonie Concertante and Liebesleid recordings surpass the quality of previously released albums and fun tunes like "Perpetuum Mobile" and "Jamaican Rumba" round out the list. A truly wonderful collection.

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Best ever

David Oistrakh Collection, Vol.3

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ASIN: B000005FWL
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

Trio in B flat, Op.99 (D.898): I. Allegro moderato
Trio in B flat, Op.99 (D.898): II. Andante un poco mosso
Trio in B flat, Op.99 (D.898): III. Scherzo (Allegro)
Trio in B flat, Op.99 (D.898): IV. Rondo (Allegro)
Trio in E flat, Op.100 (D.929): I. Allegro
Trio in E flat, Op.100 (D.929): II. Andante con moto
Trio in E flat, Op.100 (D.929): III. Scherzo (Allegro moderato)
Trio in E flat, Op.100 (D.929): IV. Allegro moderato

Customer Reviews:

Best ever.......2001-03-01

"One glance at Schubert's Trio [ opus 99 ] -- and the troubles of human existence disappear and all the world is fresh and bright again." - Robert Schumann

The two Piano Trios of Franz Schubert are late works, from 1827 and 1828. They are large and complex, and each contains a great deal of lovely material organized in a conventional and sophisticated four-movement structure. They fall somewhere between the two great Quintets in style, between the cheerful lyricism of the Trout and the bottomless pathos of the great String Quintet (surely the greatest and most moving piece of chamber music ever written).

In all of these works, the composer requires many things from the performers, including the ability to sustain a singing line, to convey many moods and shades of feeling, and to understand and convey the relationships between the musical elements.

In David Oistrakh, Sviatoslav Knushevitsky, and Lev Oborin these demands are met and dealt with in a most convincing, exciting, and aesthetically rewarding manner. At times it is difficult to imagine these spirited and energetic performances in their historical context -- the aftermath of the Second World War and the devastation and suffering of Russia.

These performances are lively, a little fast, and very direct, with less of the Viennese charm and sweetness than we usually associate with this composer. The Oistrakh Trio plays with palpable tension and a sense of risk. The Beaux Arts trio, for example, brings a lighter touch to these works. On the whole I feel that the Oistrakh Trio brings out the most that these works have to offer, not always the most pleasant but the most subtle and profound. No performer can match the expressive quality of Oistrakh's playing, and Knushevitsky and Oborin, while not so well known here as soloists, were at the same high level of technique and musicality.

The sound is clear mono. It is remarkably good considering the date and the source, a set of Melodiya LPs which were made from a 1947 tape. There is no surface noise or tape hiss unless you listen very closely. This is due in part to the latest computer technology. The producer, Jacob Harnoy, has assembled a formidable array of hardware and software with the aim of extracting as much music as possible from the old discs. He is very successful at this because he has excellent musical instincts and a great deal of patience. Technology alone cannot deliver these results.

Some distortion remains, especially in the louder passages. This must have been present on the original tapes and could not have been remedied. Other problems with the source material have been dealt with in other ways: missing notes have been replaced and artificial reverberation has been removed. I could not hear any evidence of the first, while traces of the echo remain as a blurring of the timbres in the Trio, D 898.

The sound of the second Trio is not the same as that of the first, with a more constricted feeling, less high end, and a duller sound. It suffers less from distortion, so on balance it is as good.

This is also the longest Compact Disc I have ever seen - at nearly 81 minutes it is far over the theoretical maximum for the format. My six-year-old Sony ES player had no trouble tracking it, and neither did a new Panasonic portable.

Tracks:

Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: Allegro Energico
Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: Presto Non Assai
Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: Andante Grazioso
Pno Trio No.3 in c, Op.101: Allegro Molto
Pno Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.100: Allegro
Pno Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.100: Andante Con Moto
Pno Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.100: Scherzando: Allegro Moderato
Pno Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.100: Allegro Moderato

Romantic Evening Music for Flute, Vol. 2

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Romantic Evening Music for Flute, Vol. 2

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Franz Schubert: The Unauthorised Piano Duos, Vol. 2

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Glorious Sequel

Franz Schubert: The Unauthorised Piano Duos, Vol. 2

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Esca (Ades: Overtures Arranced for Piano Duet)

ASIN: B000IAZN6I
Release Date: 2007-01-02

Customer Reviews:

Glorious Sequel.......2007-05-03

For those who enjoyed Goldstone and Clemmow's first Volume Schubert: The Unauthorised Piano Duets, this sequel will come as a blessing. It's somewhat difficult to stumble upon the Divine Art label's two Schubert volumes, and I regret the fact that many Schubert lovers out there are ignorant of these two mesmerizing and invaluable recordings. Both contain a plethora of four-hand piano arrangements, most of which are of Schubert's beloved chamber music. In the first Volume, our ears were rewarded with the immaculate piano arrangement of the Trout Quintet. Here we get a similar treasure trove of Schubert's loveliest chamber music, translated into the piano's language by way of complex and exquisite arrangements.

"I count the hours I spent playing duets with Schubert among the most enjoyable of my life, and I cannot think back on that period without being overcome by the most profound emotion... My friendship with Schubert remained untroubled until his death." These are the words of Josef von Gahy, a friend of Schubert's who had the illustrious position of being Schubert's favorite piano duet partner. Gahy completed a vast number of four-hand transcriptions of Schubert's works. And these are not deficient piano reductions so often published by sixth-rate musicians and incompetent hacks. Anthony Goldstone mentions in the liner notes that Gahy "transcribed about thirty of Schubert's works" and that his "transcriptions are faithful to the originals... This leads to some extremely complicated writing in both the Notturno and the B flat major Trio, with parts of phrases flying back and forth between the two players." According to Goldstone, Gahy worked on the piano arrangement of the B flat major Trio for eight months. But one doesn't need historical facts to feel impressed; just listen to the highly effective piano arrangement of the Trio and bask in its brilliance, precision and craftsmanship.

In truth, and I know this is a dubious thing to say, I actually enjoyed the piano arrangement of the D. 898 Trio much more than its original version. Goldstone's and Clemmow's adoration and reverence for Schubert's music are such that they make no room for technical error or interpretative shortcomings. On the contrary, they imbue this work with a new breath of musical air while maintaining all the dynamism and intricacies of a well-coordinated chamber ensemble (and one can argue that they *are* a chamber duo, after all). Schubert's Piano Trio is an emotionally balanced work that employs a light first movement, a sublime second, and then two more jovial movements. With the exception of the development section in the first movement and also the Andante, Schubert has refrained from expressing sorrow, pathos or struggle. Instead, he communicates a mood of gaiety clothed in his usual melodic wrappings. Goldstone and Clemmow are of such a caliber that technique is never questioned. And their devotion to Schubert is truly remarkable; they are real amateurs in the best sense. Thus they deliver all the goods and provide a phenomenally refreshing outlook on this chamber work through the scope of the solo piano.

It can also be expected that this duo accomplishes the same feats with the famous Notturno and the Arpeggione Sonata. Gahy's wondrous arrangement of the Notturno is impossible to dislike. Although the tempo may seem faster than what one is used to, the piano duo creates stunning waves in the virtuosic passageworks. In the corresponding lyrical sections, the duo represents Schubert's ideas with clarity while sumultaneously exhibiting passion. Moving on, I think the Arpeggione Sonata receives the best pianistic treatment from Gahy and an even more stimulating aural experience through the hands of Goldstone and Clemmow. Like the Piano Trio, this music is unabashedly light-hearted, but its endearing themes are convincing enough to realize we're hearing quality music. Although actual recordings of this original work featuring the strange arpeggione instrument exist, I definitely find the Sonata more appealing as a piano arrangement. The only "authorised" piano arrangement featured here is Schubert's own "Friendship" Rondo in D major. It's assumed that this duet was intended to be played by both Gahy and Schubert as a touching testament to their friendship. The sentiment is not lost on the husband-wife team who play with affection and heart-felt joy.

Bottom line: Schubert lovers are incredibly fortunate to have such piano arrangements recorded by a stellar piano duo like Goldstone and Clemmow. Although these are not Schubert's most titanic compositions, they have endured in the hearts of many and make for gripping piano music. Since Goldstone divulged Gahy's list of arrangements as nearing thirty, I hope to see a third volume in this exciting series!

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Clarinet Historical Recordings, Vol.2

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ASIN: B0000044D6
Release Date: 1995-03-06

Tracks:

Concertino Op. 26
A Truro Maggot
Gigue
Sonata in A Minor Op. 1 No. 3: Sonata In A Minor Op. 1 No. 3 Largo
Sonata In C Major Op. 1 No. 1: Sonata In C Major Op.1 No. 1 Allegro-Giocoso
Sonata in A Minor Op. 1 No. 3: Der Hirt auf dem Felsen
Concerto No. 2 Op. 57: Concerto No. 2 Op.57 Adagio (2nd Movement)
Concerto No. 2 Op. 57: Clarinet Concerto Adagio (2nd Movement)
Fignolette: Fignolette With Band
Mazurka-Caprice: Mazurka-Caprice With Piano
- Premiere Rhapsodie
Trio: Trio ( 1st Movement) Andante con dolore, con molt'espressione
Fantasie - Impromptu: Fantasie-Impromptu With Piano
Maria Padilla For Two Clarinets And Piano: Concerto - Maria Padilla For Two Clarinets And Piano
Quintet KV 581: Larghetto (2nd Movement)
Quintet Op. 115: Allegro & Adagio - piu lento
Variations On Home Sweet Home With Piano