Joseph Haydn's long-term employment as Kapellmeister at the palace of Eszterhas in Hungary is reflected in the dedication of his set of three Trios, Hob. XV:21-23 to Princess Marie Ermenegild Esterhazy, though these were published in London during the second of Haydn's visits. These delightful works are notable for the dexterity required of the pianist, and all, including the Trio No. 14, involve lively and innovative use of tonality. Previous volumes in this series have been acclaimed for their "taste and stylistic insight". (Daily Telegraph on Volume 1, 8.572040). The Kungsbacka Trio takes it's name from the Swedish town in which it gave it's first performance and where it has established an annual festival. Winner of First Prize in the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, it has since appeared at numerous festivals and venues throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand.

Tracklist:

Keyboard Trio No. 21 In C Major, Hob.XV:21: I. Adagio Pastorale - Vivace Assai
Keyboard Trio No. 21 In C Major, Hob.XV:21: II. Molto Andante
Keyboard Trio No. 21 In C Major, Hob.XV:21: III. Finale: Presto
Keyboard Trio No. 22 In E Flat Major, Hob.XV:22: I. Allegro Moderato
Keyboard Trio No. 22 In E Flat Major, Hob.XV:22: II. Poco Adagio
Keyboard Trio No. 22 In E Flat Major, Hob.XV:22: III. Finale: Allegro
Keyboard Trio No. 23 In D Minor, Hob.XV:23: I. Molto Andante
Keyboard Trio No. 23 In D Minor, Hob.XV:23: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Keyboard Trio No. 23 In D Minor, Hob.XV:23: III. Finale: Vivace
Keyboard Trio No. 14 In A Flat Major, Hob.XV:14: I. Allegro Moderato
Keyboard Trio No. 14 In A Flat Major, Hob.XV:14: II. Adagio
Keyboard Trio No. 14 In A Flat Major, Hob.XV:14: III. Rondo: Vivace

UPC: 747313206377
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.25.12
Format: CD

Kungsbacka Piano Trio - Piano Trios Nos 14 & 21 & 22 & 23 (CD)