Beethoven and Hummel's relationship was one of fractious beginnings, but ultimately true friendship. Between 1825 and 1835 Hummel arranged his contemporary's Symphonies Nos. 1-7 and Septet, Op. 20 for his favored combination of pianoforte, flute, violin, and violoncello. Beethoven would surely not have objected- arrangements were, after all, a perfectly normal part of the 19th-century musical landscape. To audiences today his symphonies need little introduction but, thanks to the musical sensitivity and sheer brilliance of Hummel's arrangements, it is possible to experience the thrill of hearing these extraordinary pieces afresh.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica" (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): I. Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica" (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): II. Marcia Funebre. Ad
Symphony No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica" (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): III. Scherzo. Allegro
Symphony No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica" (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): IV. Finale. Allegro Mo
Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21 (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): I. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21 (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): II. Andante Cantabile Con Moto
Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21 (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): III. Menuetto. Allegro Molto E Vivace
Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21 (Arr. J. N. Hummel For Flute & Piano Trio): IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro Molto E Vivace

UPC: 747313403974
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.15.19
Format: CD

Beethoven / Gould Piano Trio / Grodd - Grand Symphonies 1 (CD)