About the Gryphon Trio, the Los Angeles Times wrote "This is a piano trio that plays with strength and unanimity... big, bold, almost orchestral performances." Winner of two Juno prizes, the trio now presents it's excellent new album, Immortal and Beloved. Two of the three works heard on this recording - the "Archduke" Trio, Op. 97 (1811) and An die ferne Geliebte ("To the distant beloved"), Op. 98 (1816) - are composed by Beethoven. The third work, Letters to the Immortal Beloved (2012) by Canadian composer James K. Wright, is inspired by three passionate love letters written by Beethoven during the summer of 1812. With the participation of the reputed baritone singer David John Pike, this is a fascinating release.

Tracklist:

An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: I. Auf Dem Hügel Sitz Ich Spähend
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: II. Wo Die Berge So Blau
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: III. Leichte Segler In Den Höhen
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: IV. Diese Wolken In Den Höhen
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: V. Es Kehret Der Maien, Es Blühet Die Au
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: VI. Nimm Sie Hin Denn, Diese Lieder
Briefe An Die Unsterbliche Geliebte: I. “wo Ich Bin, Bist Du Mit Mir”
Briefe An Die Unsterbliche Geliebte: II. “mein Engel”
Briefe An Die Unsterbliche Geliebte: III. “meine Unsterbliche Geliebte”
Klaviertrio Nr. 7 In B-Dur, Op. 97 “archduke”: I. Allegro Moderato
Klaviertrio Nr. 7 In B-Dur, Op. 97 “archduke”: II. Scherzo (Allegro)
Klaviertrio Nr. 7 In B-Dur, Op. 97 “archduke”: III. Andante Cantabile Ma Però Con Moto. Poco Piu Adagio
Klaviertrio Nr. 7 In B-Dur, Op. 97 “archduke”: IV. Allegro Moderato - Presto

UPC: 774204952228
Label: Analekta
Release Date: 3.15.19
Format: CD

Gryphon Trio - Immortal & Beloved (CD)