AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k is undoubtedly the composer who, along with Bedrich Smetana (1824- 1884), brought Czech music to global prominence. It is worth noting that a quarter of DvorÃ¡k's oeuvre consists of chamber music, an astonishing amount for a composer who was active in the second half of the 19th century. DvorÃ¡k's four piano trios are, alongside his far more numerous string quartets, among the most significant chamber works he wrote. After the first two trios of 1875/76, which give an early indication of the composer's creative intensity, the trios presented here, namely op. 65 (1883) and op. 90 (1890/91), show him to be a fully accomplished master of this genre. The underlying sentiment of the four-movement Trio op. 65 in F minor might be described as somber, passionate and dramatic. This character is already evident in the opening idea, played by the strings in unison, a theme that then undergoes complex development and builds up to a first dramatic climax. The Mori Trio presents these works with vigor and aplomb.

Tracklist:

Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65, B. 130: I. Allegro, Ma Non Troppo - Poco Più Mosso, Quasi Vivace
Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65, B. 130: II. Allegro Grazioso - Meno Mosso
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 - Meno Mosso - Vivace
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": I. Lento Maestoso - Allegro Vivace, Quasi Doppio Movimento - Temp
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 - Andante - Allegretto
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": IV. Andante Moderato (Quasi Tempo Di Marcia) - Allegretto Scherza
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": V. Allegro
Piano Trio No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166 "Dumky": VI. Lento Maestoso - Vivace, Quasi Doppio Movimento - Lento - Viv

UPC: 881488170726
Label: Profil - G Haenssler
Release Date: 5.18.18
Format: CD

Dvorak / Mori Trio - Piano Trios 65 & 90 (CD)