MENDELSSOHN Piano Trios: No. 1 & No. 2 in C minor, op. 66 - Music Minus One

As might be expected from this master composer and pianist, Mendelssohn's D-minor trio is graceful and pianistic, the piano part integrated well with the beautiful violin and cello parts. This is without a doubt one of the high-points in Romantic chamber music. Mendelssohn's second piano trio is, like its predecessor, extremely well-balanced among the three instruments. This C-minor masterpiece is a model in compositional form, and a joy to perform.

Includes a complete, high-quality printed solo part; and two compact discs containing a complete reference recording of each trio with soloist; and another recording featuring accompaniments only, minus you, the soloist.

Moye, Eugene (violoncello)

The Classic Piano Trio: Emanuel Vardi, violin; Edwin Hymovitz, piano

• Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: 1st Movement, Molto allegro ed agitato F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: 2nd Movement, Andante con moto tranquillo F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: 3rd Movement, Scherzo - Leggiero e vivace F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49: 4th Movement, Finale - Allegro assai appassionato F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: 1st Movement, Allegro energico e con fuoco F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: 2nd Movement, Andante espressivo F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: 3rd Movement, Scherzo molto allegro quasi presto F. Mendelssohn
• Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66: 4th Movement, Finale - Allegro appassionato F. Mendelssohn