Ludwig van Beethoven: Op. 9 Trio Goldberg

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Streichtrio G-Dur, op. 9,1:
• 1Beethoven: Streichtrio G-Dur, op. 9,1: I. Adagio. Allegro con brio09:42
• 2Beethoven: Streichtrio G-Dur, op. 9,1: II. Adagio ma non tanto e cantabile06:45
• 3Beethoven: Streichtrio G-Dur, op. 9,1: III. Scherzo. Allegro02:40
• 4Beethoven: Streichtrio G-Dur, op. 9,1: IV. Presto05:08
• Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,2:
• 5Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,2: I. Allegretto07:32
• 6Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,2: II. Andante quasi allegretto05:31
• 7Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,2: III. Menuetto. Allegro04:00
• 8Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,2: IV. Rondo. Allegro05:57
• Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,3:
• 9Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,3: I. Allegro con spirito07:22
• 10Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,3: II. Adagio con espressione07:30
• 11Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,3: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace03:00
• 12Beethoven: Streichtrio D-Dur, op. 9,3: IV. Finale. Presto05:39
• Total Runtime01:10:46

Info for Ludwig van Beethoven: Op. 9

After the first two recordings for ARS PRODUKTION, which were dedicated to the rare gems of the string trio repertoire, the excellent Trio Goldberg now turns its attention to Beethoven, whose works have formed a central part of the ensemble's programme since it was founded. The three Trios Op. 9 (1797/98) were considered by Beethoven himself to be his most mature compositions at the time of their composition. Prepare to be whisked away into Beethoven's intense musical world and discover the fullness of these masterpieces.

"After two albums with little-performed repertoire, Trio Goldberg’s third recording is a canon. The three string trios by Beethoven, created under one opus number, have now probably reached recording maturity after a long period of study. The Goldberg Trio understands the first trio symphonically, the second intimately and playfully, the third in C minor dramatically and powerfully.

These early compositions already set the standard for the genre with their tonal density, suspenseful drama and outstanding formal disposition. Beethoven himself considered them to be the best he had written up to that point.

With their relaxed playing, the Goldberg Trio demonstrates on the one hand that they have a comprehensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of the material. On the other hand, despite a charmingly brusque approach, the interpretations with their tonally fine playing come across as freshly placed on the music stand. Fortunately, the long engagement has not resulted in any audible routine. Accents are clear, yet sonorous and not brutal and angular. Clear in articulation and sublime in design, they achieve a rousing naturalness that also sounds a little boyish. But in this case, that is more of an attraction.

Compared to the Trio Zimmermann’s recording, for example, the musicians’ greater soloistic experience means that they are perhaps even more natural. But here the members of Trio Goldberg offer an interpretation that is also very well captured in terms of technique and which need fear no comparison in terms of the instrumental mastery of the works. A successful reading of these three trios from front to back will delight the listener’s ears." (pizzicato.lu)

Trio Goldberg

Trio Goldberg
Awarded a gold medal at the 2019 edition of the "Vienna International Music Competition," the Trio Goldberg is now recognized by the international critics as one of the finest string trios of its generation. With rich and diverse backgrounds, the three musicians (Liza Kerob, Principal Soloist; Federico Hood, 1st Solo Viola; and Thierry Amadi, 1st Solo Cello) came together within the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra to form this dynamic and eclectic ensemble.

Exploring a broad repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary compositions, the Trio Goldberg has recorded several albums that have received warm acclaim from the specialized press (including the German Critics' Award "Preis Der Deutschen Schallplatten Kritik," 5 Diapasons, 5 stars from FonoForum, Supersonic Pizzicato, 5 stars from HRAudio, Opus d'Or...), and they have been nominated for the Opus Klassik award in Germany and the "International Classical Music Awards" multiple times.

The three musicians' commitment to contemporary music has led to collaborations with renowned composers such as Nicolas Bacri, Alain Fourchotte, Françoise Choveaux, and Lucio Amanti, who have written and dedicated pieces to the Trio Goldberg. The ensemble has also participated in a recording of chamber music by Swiss composer Thüring Bräm.

The Trio Goldberg frequently collaborates with renowned musicians on stage and in the studio. Among others, they have recorded the complete flute quartets by W.A. Mozart with Jean Ferrandis and the composer's first piano quartet with David Bismuth. The trio performs numerous concerts in France (Salle Gaveau, Salle Cortot, Musée d'Orsay, Opéra de Tours), and throughout Europe, including La Folle Journée de Nantes and Ekaterinburg, the festival Concerts du Printemps at Abbaye de Val-Dieu, Festival les Jeudis Musicaux de Royan, Festival de Chaillol, Festival de Menton, Festival des Grandes Heures de Cluny, as well as in Vienna, Linz, Bratislava, Budapest, and London.

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