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Klaviertrio Amsterdam - Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trios (2000) Reissue 2010

Posted By: Designol

Date: 23 Nov 2020 13:42:10

Klaviertrio Amsterdam - Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trios (2000) Reissue 2010

In 1832 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47) wrote to his sister Fanny that is what about time he wrote some ‘good trios’. He had already started but left unfinished a trio for piano, violin and viola, and started the D minor trio shortly after, completing it in 1839. Mendelssohn’s friend the composer-pianist Ferdinand Hiller advised him after the completion to make several revisions to make the work sound as up to date as possible – Hiller, was a pupil of Hummel was a keen supporter of Berlioz and Liszt. The result is a work of perfect proportions, with a brilliant piano part, skilful counterpoint and a wonderful blend of classical poise and romantic passion. Schumann reviewing the Leipzig premiere on 1840 commented that the trio was a masterpiece that would ‘bring joy to our children and grandchildren’.

The 2nd trio is dedicated to the great German violinist and composer Louis Spohr. Composed six years after the 1st trio, it is a very different work in mood. Tense, dark and almost symphonic in places, the work makes references to a chorale in Bach’s Cantata No.130, and Schumann’s Fantasiestucke Op.12 of 1837. – the two themes combining towards the end of the finale. The 2nd trio was the last important chamber work Mendelssohn composed.

This trio’s recent performance in Washington DC was praised by the Washington Post as ‘the most beautiful chamber music concert of the year’.

As this is my 10th Fanfare review of these Mendelssohn trios, starting way back at Fanfare 31:3, even including an arrangement where the violin is replaced by a flute, I declare a measure of seniority. This latest contribution by the Amsterdam Piano Trio to my review collection is characterized by a level of excellence not easily surpassed. Clarity of line, attractive phrasing, and senses of drama and lyricism, where each is called for, all contribute to the most notable ingredient of having something new to say about these trios. This reads like a recommendation by this reviewer, but the competition is great in number and very challenging musically.

Pianist Klára Würtz, violinist Joan Berkhemer, and cellist Nadia David formed the Amsterdam Piano Trio in 1990 and have since toured around the world. Audiences are reported to be enthusiastic over these artists. This recording of the Mendelssohn trios is not new; it was made in 1999 and released a year later.

With such a world of choices, which of these 10 Mendelssohn trio discs should a collector not fail to own? I highly recommended the Trio Wanderer on Harmonia Mundi (31:3), and I recommended as worth having the live Eggner Trio on Live Classics (33:3). The Trio Jean Paul on AVI (33:4) and the Mendelssohn Piano Trio on Centaur (33:5) were each recommended as a “must.” The Ax/Perlman/Ma Trio on Sony (33:6) I called outstanding, and then modified that call with “astounding.” To these standing recommendations I add that of the Amsterdam Piano Trio. Get all six discs, listen, compare, and experience the variety of musical greatness each uniquely provides.

Review by Burton Rothleder, Fanfare

Felix Mendelssohn at Allmusic
Felix Mendelssohn at Wiki

Klára Würtz, piano; Nadia David, cello; Joan Berkhemer, violin

Recording: 1999, Hervormde Kerk Rhoon, The Netherlands

Tracklist:

01. No.1 in D minor Op.49 - I. Molto allegro ed agitato (08:58)
02. No.1 in D minor Op.49 - II. Andante con moto tranquillo (06:23)
03. No.1 in D minor Op.49 - III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace (03:26)
04. No.1 in D minor Op.49 - IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato (08:16)

05. No.2 in C minor Op.66 - I. Allegro energico e con fuoco (10:05)
06. No.2 in C minor Op.66 - II. Andante espressivo (06:45)
07. No.2 in C minor Op.66 - III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto (03:40)
08. No.2 in C minor Op.66 - IV. Finale: Allegro appassionato (07:12)

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