Beethoven: The Piano Trios

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Beaux Arts Trio (Performer), Menahem Pressler (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Beaux Arts Trio, Menahem Pressler
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (February 11, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 5
• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000413K
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Trio No. 1 In E Flat, Op. 1 No. 1: 1. Allegro

2. Trio No. 1 In E Flat, Op. 1 No. 1: 2. Adagio cantabile

3. Trio No. 1 In E Flat, Op. 1 No. 1: 3. Scherzo (Allegro assai)

4. Trio No. 1 In E Flat, Op. 1 No. 1: 4. Finale (Presto)

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Disc: 2

1. Trio No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3: 1. Allegro con brio - L.V. Beethoven

2. Trio No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3: 2. Andante cantabile con variazioni - L.V. Beethoven

3. Trio No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3: 3. Menuetto (Quasi allegro) - L.V. Beethoven

4. Trio No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3: 4. Finale (Prestissimo) - L.V. Beethoven

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Disc: 3

1. Trio No. 7 In B Flat, Op. 97 'Archduke': 1. Allegro moderato

2. Trio No. 7 In B Flat, Op. 97 'Archduke': 2. Scherzo (Allegro)

3. Trio No. 7 In B Flat, Op. 97 'Archduke': 3. Andante cantabile, ma pero con moto- poco piu adagio

4. Trio No. 7 In B Flat, Op. 97 'Archduke': 4. Allegro moderato

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Disc: 4

1. Trio In E Flat, Op. 38 (After The Septet, Op. 20): 1. Adagio - Allegro con brio

2. Trio In E Flat, Op. 38 (After The Septet, Op. 20): 2. Adagio cantabile

3. Trio In E Flat, Op. 38 (After The Septet, Op. 20): 3. Tempo di menuetto

4. Trio In E Flat, Op. 38 (After The Septet, Op. 20): 4. Andante con variazioni

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Disc: 5

1. Trio In D (After Symphony No. 2): 1. Adagio - Allegro con brio

2. Trio In D (After Symphony No. 2): 2. Larghetto quasi andante

3. Trio In D (After Symphony No. 2): 3. Scherzo

4. Trio In D (After Symphony No. 2): 4. Allegro molto

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Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars for Beaux Arts Trio.., June 12, 2000

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This review is from: Beethoven: The Piano Trios (Audio CD)

The Beaux Arts Trio continues to be one of the best chamber music groups around. I have several recordings from them, this is my favorite. I have to say that this set may have been my most worthwhile music investment. I urge anyone who enjoys Beethoven and The Beaux Arts Trio to purchase this cd set, it is worth its weight in gold!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beaux Arts Trio At The Height Of Its Artistry, November 10, 2001

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This review is from: Beethoven: The Piano Trios (Audio CD)

Simply the finest recordings I have heard of Beethoven's piano trios. The chemistry amongst cellist Bernard Greenhouse, pianist Menachem Pressler and violinist Isidore Cohen is the finest I've heard from any trio. These performances are replete with ample warmth and grace. Although these aren't state of the art recordings from Philips, the sound quality is excellent, even from the late 1970's analogue recordings that comprise part of this set. Anyone looking for a first rate collection of Beethoven's piano trios will not be disappointed with this splendid set.