Beethoven- Piano Trios, Booklet 2: Opp. 1:1, 2, 3; 11; 44; 70: 1, 2; 97; 121a; WoO 38, 9 (Isaac Stern Collection- Trio Recordings, Vol. 2) [Box set]

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Eugene Istomin (Performer), Leonard Rose (Performer), Isaac Stern (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Eugene Istomin, Leonard Rose, Isaac Stern
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (May 31, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000027CV
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,565 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Trio in the 20th Century, June 19, 2000

By 

Redpoppies (Yokohama, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beethoven- Piano Trios, Booklet 2: Opp. 1:1, 2, 3; 11; 44; 70: 1, 2; 97; 121a; WoO 38, 9 (Isaac Stern Collection- Trio Recordings, Vol. 2) (Audio CD)

You would never disappointed by this acclaimed trio of pianist Eugene Istomin, violinist Isaac Stern and cellist Leonard Rose. This 4-CD set, recorded during the prime of the musicians, is such a historical record on Beethoven's compositions. Stern's violin is energestic and sharp as a knife, while Rose's cello wraps the pieces up with a sweet but powerful way. Well, Istomin's piano is somewhat lack of charisma, however, his sound is not buried under his great partners' performances. Especially, the Trio, Op. 1, No.3, on the second disc, is a superb combination of the three. It is sad that the trio ended by the death of Leonard Rose in the 1980s. It could have been delightful if we were able to see the three musicians' performances today.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good set of trios, April 19, 2010

By 

J. Grant "Reviews for the average Joe" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Beethoven- Piano Trios, Booklet 2: Opp. 1:1, 2, 3; 11; 44; 70: 1, 2; 97; 121a; WoO 38, 9 (Isaac Stern Collection- Trio Recordings, Vol. 2) (Audio CD)

While not up to the precedent of excellence set forth by Kempff, Szeryng and Fournier, this is still a very enjoyable set of Beethoven's piano trios. The artists involved had been friends for years and had always desired to record together, but one thing or another kept disrupting their endeavor until the mid-sixties when they finally got together. In addition to these recordings, they also did Brahms, Schubert and Mendelssohn, all quite satisfying. Another fine choice for these trios is by the Beaux Arts Trio Beethoven: The Piano Trios. Which ever one you choose, you won't regret it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Isaac Stern Collection: The Complete Trio Recordings, Vol. 2 - Beethoven Piano Trios, January 18, 2008

By 

Fco Navarro Buenaposada (VALENCIA, ESPAÑA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Beethoven- Piano Trios, Booklet 2: Opp. 1:1, 2, 3; 11; 44; 70: 1, 2; 97; 121a; WoO 38, 9 (Isaac Stern Collection- Trio Recordings, Vol. 2) (Audio CD)

Extraordinary. What is it possible to say of this fantastic Trio that should not have been said already? One of the best versions of the " Trioes with piano " of BEETHOVEN, of the whole history.
MAGNIFICENT RECORDING, WITH A SPLENDID SOUND.