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| Schubert: The Piano Trios | 
 enlarge | Creators: Lynn Harrell, Franz Schubert, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pinchas Zukerman
Label: Decca
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 33773
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 455685
UPC: 028945568522
EAN: 0028945568522
ASIN: B0000042HH
Release Date: November 11, 1997
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Trio In B Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 99, D898: I. Allegro moderato | | • | Trio In B Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 99, D898: II. Andante un poco mosso | | • | Trio In B Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 99, D898: III. Scherzo: Allegro - Trio | | • | Trio In B Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 99, D898: IV. Rondo: Allegro vivace - Presto |
Disc 2
| • | Trio In E Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 100, D898: I. Allegro | | • | Trio In E Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 100, D898: II. Andante con moto | | • | Trio In E Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 100, D898: III. Scherzandro: Allegro moderato - Trio | | • | Trio In E Flat Major For Piano, Violin And Cello, Op. 100, D898: IV. Allegro moderato |
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| Customer Reviews:
Very fine indeed January 1, 2008
Such a pity that Schubert did not write more than these two Piano Trios. His chamber works are the equal of any and he is very much in his element here.
So are Messrs Ashkenazy, Zuckerman and Harrell. Brilliant, sensitive and dynamic performances. Decca have done well too.
Another reviewer said "Schubert rocks!" - indeed he does, and perhaps more literally than the reviewer (and certainly Schubert!) suspected. The piano part of the andante con moto second movement of the E flat Trio, after a quiet and contemplative opening, unexpectedly jumps to repeated chords in 12/8 time. I defy anyone of a certain age not to conjure from this a mental picture of Jerry Lee Lewis pounding the ivories in some 'fifties rock and roll film. I mention this as I am quite unable to rid my mind of this disturbing vision and don't see why I should suffer alone . .
Great record. Buy it.
Simply the best October 14, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This recording is the finest of I heard of Schubert's piano trios. As a huge fan of Schubert's piano trios, this recording is a MUST-HAVE. Other recordings tend to have a bit faster tempo, understandable considering the length of the piece, which often make the lyrical passages of Schubert overlooked. This recording has the best and most reasonable, IMO, tempos, and you can easily tell that these musicians deeply understand and enjoy playing the masterpieces. These three musicians' ensemble is also quite exceptional. Mature artists Ashkenazy, Zukerman, and underrated Harrell play these pieces with ease and by heart. Zukerman doesn't try to overshadow everyone, which often happens with violinists, and rather follows the flow set by the piano, which is how piano trios should be done IMO. One of my favorite Cd's in my collection. Highly recommended.
Those who criticize the sound quality ... December 26, 2004
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
clearly have wax in their ears/speakers. Through a high fidelity system of any reasonable quality, these recordings sound warm, glorious, superb. And, of course, these compositions are performed in a manner that matches their quality. Among Schubert's best works, in my opinion.
Enjoy!
Performed with real gusto! May 15, 2004
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This recording of Schubert's two piano trios (the only two he wrote) is a real joy. Three masters of the trade provide a classy, lively, lyrical performance that is just full of enthusiasm and gusto (especially the B flat D898).I admit that I have not heard the two higher-priced recordings recommended by Gramophone, but I'd be very surprised if anyone could top this performance. This is one of my most frequently played CD sets -- for good reason. [I say much the same about the Mozart Piano Quartets recording on Naxos, for the same reasons.]
PURE MUSIC MAGIC October 31, 2002
18 out of 25 found this review helpful
THESE TWO PIANO TRIOS ARE THE BEST EVER COMPOSED FOR THE VIOLIN, CELLO, AND PIANO. SCHUBERTS MELODIC GENIUS IS ON DISPLAY IN THESE WORKS. ASHKENAZYS KEYBOARD TEMPO IS PERFECT AND ZUKERMANS PLAYING IS WARM AND BRILLIANT. HARRELLS CELLO SOUNDS RICH AND FULL. FANS OF STANLEY KUBRICKS FILM BARRY LYNDON WILL RECALL HIS USE OF THE SECOND MOVEMENT OF THE E FLAT MAJOR IN THE DELIBERATELY PACED DRAWING ROOM SCENES. THE MUSIC FIT PERFECTLY. THE SLOW MOVEMENT THEME RETURNS IN THE FINAL MOVEMENT TO CONTRAST WITH A ROCKING, LIVELY ALLEGRO. THE B FLAT MAJOR OPENS WITH A BEETHOVEN LIKE HEROIC THEME AND IS FOLLOWED BY ONE OF SCHUBERTS MOST EXPRESSIVE MELODIES. A BOUNCY SCHERZO IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A WELL CONSTRUCTED RONDO THAT IS A FINE ENDING TO A GREAT PIECE OF MUSIC. BUYING THESE TOGETHER IN THIS TWO CD CASE IS BEST. THEY WERE ALWAYS SPLIT UP TILL NOW. SCHUBERT ROCKS!!
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