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Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Andreas Staier
Beethoven, Hummel: Piano Trios
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. I. Allegro con brio (Trio for Piano, Violin & Cello #3-Beethoven)
2. II. Andante cantabile con variazione
3. III. Menuetto quasi allegro
4. IV. Prestissimo
5. I. Allegro vivace con brio (Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello #5 (Ghost Trio)-Beethoven)
6. II. Largo assai ed espressivo
7. III. Presto
8. I. Allegro con spirito (Trio for Piano, Violin & Cello, #4, Op. 65 - Hummel)
9. II. Andante grazioso
10. III. Rondo. Vivace assai e scherzando

CD Details

All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Andreas Staier
Title: Beethoven, Hummel: Piano Trios
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 1/8/2008
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 794881835423

CD Reviews

A Winner

Roger Oakley | Melbourne, Australia | 02/16/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Unless you're allergic to period instruments this disc is a treat.

The playing is electrifying (I mean it) and the sound superb.

I you've heard the HarmoniaMundi disc of Beethoven Violin Sonatas

with Sepec+Staier you'll know what to expect :

expressive, intense, flexible performances of real spontaneity.

I wish Staier would record some of the Piano Sonatas (yes I mean it!)

The Hummel is a fascinating work, particularly in this context,

and it's hard to imagine it better done."