Piano sonatas more or less
A. Chapman | 08/20/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Two stars only. One other reviewer has commented on the balance of these recordings. Piano is ridiculously dominant. Violin and cello barely audible at times. Having other recordings by Florestan Trio , Kempff with Fournier and Szering and the Stern , Rose ,Istomin recordings I do have something with which to compare. Sound quality aside these B. Arts interpretations are pretty awful destroying Archduke and Ghost and even the Opus 1. I find it hard to believe anyone could like these unless on grounds of having no other recordings. Prospective purchasers beware or better still avoid."
Still the Best
Ursula Uhlig | Athens, GA USA | 01/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My husband and I have loved the Beaux Arts Trio for many years and were very happy to find the edition of the Beethoven piano trios. The interpretations are superb, the playing is masterful and flawless. As long as the pianist Menahem Pressler will remain with the Trio, we will always try to hear them in concerts or on CD. We own most of their recordings."