R. Schumann: Piano Trios, Vol. 2 Kungsbacka Piano Trio

• Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856): Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110:
• 1 Schumann: Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 - I. Bewegt, doch nicht zu rasch 09:17
• 2 Schumann: Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 - II. Ziemlich langsam 05:33
• 3 Schumann: Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 - III. Rasch 04:07
• 4 Schumann: Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 - IV. Kräftig, mit Humor 07:32
• Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56:
• 5 Schumann: Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 - I. Nicht zu schnell 01:57
• 6 Schumann: Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 - II. Mit innigem Ausdruck 04:10
• 7 Schumann: Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 - III. Andantino 01:44
• 8 Schumann: Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 - IV. Innig 03:31
• 9 Schumann: Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 - V. Nicht zu schnell 02:19
• 10 Schumann: Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 - VI. Adagio 03:49
• Piano Quartet in C minor:
• 11 Schumann: Piano Quartet in C minor - I. Allegro molto affetuoso 13:52
• 12 Schumann: Piano Quartet in C minor - II. Menuetto 05:00
• 13 Schumann: Piano Quartet in C minor - III. Andante 06:28
• 14 Schumann: Piano Quartet in C minor - IV. Allegro giusto - Presto 08:16
• Total Runtime 01:17:35

Info for R. Schumann: Piano Trios, Vol. 2

After its first album devoted to Schumann’s first two piano trios, the Kungsbacka Piano Trio now presents the conclusion of this series with the Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor, to which they add the Six Studies in Canonic Form, originally for pedal piano and performed here in an arrangement for piano trio, and an early work, the Quartet in C minor for violin, viola, cello and piano, which was only published in 1979.

Composed in 1851, the third Piano Trio achieves the tonal balance Schumann was aiming for with an utmost independence of the three instruments while having ‘obsessive impulses’ running through it, to quote pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips. The Six Studies in Canonic Form that follow appear as small contrapuntal jewels that testify to Robert Schumann’s keen interest in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Preludes and Fugues. Finally, the Quartet composed when Schumann was 18 reveals a wildly creative mind at work, inspired in turn by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Chopin. Yet, despite these influences, one perceives a distinctive voice that reveals the obsessive qualities that would characterise Schumann’s later works. “A thrilling ride for performer and listener”, promises Crawford-Phillips.

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