Dvorak had an ambivalent relationship with Classical and Romantic traditions, something that is clearly exemplified in his piano trios. The Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 is a daring late work that uses popular moods and freer forms consisting of six Dumky - a melancholic and poetic musical form that draws from the composer inexhaustible melodic creativity. The Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65 was influenced by the death of the composer's mother and also by Dvorak having heard Brahms' Piano Quintet, Op. 34, a work composed in the same key. Cyclic elements and fiery drama permeate the writing. "Individually excellent, they are even more impressive together", wrote the Gazzetta di Mantova after a concert by the Italian-Swiss Trio des Alpes, thereby describing one of this Trio's essential qualities: three independent, all-round successful personalities meeting as a trio. What attracts them is the quintessence of chamber music: dialogue, a shared sound and the blending of three instruments into a single whole.

Tracklist:

Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65, B. 130: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65, B. 130: II. Allegretto Grazioso
Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65, B. 130: III. Poco Adagio
Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65, B. 130: IV. Finale. Allegro Con Brio
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": I. Lento Maestoso - Allegro Quasi Doppio Movimento
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": II. Poco Adagio - Vivace Non Troppo
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": III. Andante - Vivace Non Troppo
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": IV. Andante Moderato - Allegretto Scherzando
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": V. Allegro - Meno Mosso
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": VI. Lento Maestoso - Vivace

UPC: 8007144078515
Label: Dynamic
Release Date: 3.12.21
Format: CD

Dvorak / Trio Des Alpes - Piano Trio 3 / 65 (CD)