Haydn's 30 Piano Trios were written at a time when the harpsichord was being replaced by the pianoforte and when a parallel change saw the emergence of sonata-allegro form. His earliest trios, such as the Trio in F major, Hob. XV: 40, were also known as Divertimentos or Partitas, whilst the Trio in G major, Hob. XV: 15, was part of a group that offers the performer the alternative scoring of flute over the more usual violin. They reflect the airy and nimble qualities that grace all of Haydn's works in the genre.

Tracklist:

Piano Trio In G Major, Op. 67 No. 1, Hob. XV:15: I. Allegro
Piano Trio In G Major, Op. 67 No. 1, Hob. XV:15: II. Andante
Piano Trio In G Major, Op. 67 No. 1, Hob. XV:15: III. Finale. Allegro Moderato
Piano Trio In B-Flat Major, Hob. XV:38: I. Allegro Moderato
Piano Trio In B-Flat Major, Hob. XV:38: II. Menuetto - Trio
Piano Trio In B-Flat Major, Hob. XV:38: III. Presto
Piano Trio In G Major, Hob. XV:32: I. Andante
Piano Trio In G Major, Hob. XV:32: II. Allegro
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:40: I. Moderato
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:40: II. Menuet
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:40: III. Finale. Allegro Molto
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:39 "Sonata IV": I. Allegro
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:39 "Sonata IV": II. Andante
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:39 "Sonata IV": III. Allegro
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:39 "Sonata IV": IV. Minuet - Trio
Piano Trio In F Major, Hob. XV:39 "Sonata IV": V. Scherzo
Piano Trio In D Major, Hob. Deest: I. Allegro Molto
Piano Trio In D Major, Hob. Deest: II. Andante

UPC: 747313436279
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5.13.22
Format: CD

Haydn / Aquinas Trio - Keyboard Trios 6 (CD)