Beethoven: String Trios, Opp. 3 & 8 Trio Boccherini

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3:
• 1 Beethoven: String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3: I. Allegro con brio 11:17
• 2 Beethoven: String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3: II. Andante 06:53
• 3 Beethoven: String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3: III. Minuet. Allegretto 03:30
• 4 Beethoven: String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3: IV. Adagio 08:09
• 5 Beethoven: String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3: V. Minuet. Moderato 03:09
• 6 Beethoven: String Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 3: VI. Finale. Allegro 06:43
• Serenade in D Major, Op. 8:
• 7 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: I. Marcia. Allegro (1) 02:16
• 8 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: I. Adagio 06:18
• 9 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: II. Minuet. Allegretto 02:17
• 10 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: III. Adagio - Allegro molto 04:40
• 11 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: IV. Allegretto alla polacca 03:27
• 12 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: V. Tema con variazioni 07:18
• 13 Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8: I. Marcia. Allegro (2) 02:18
• Total Runtime 01:08:15

Info for Beethoven: String Trios, Opp. 3 & 8

Ludwig van Beethoven left only a few works for the string trio, and, unlike his quartets, they are played far too seldomly. The Trio Boccherini now presents a complete recording of these trios on the GENUIN label to draw attention to this. The program includes Beethoven's first two works in this genre, the Trio op. 3 and the Serenade op. 8. Ranging between evening entertainment and the concert hall, between music from his youth and maturity, the works are in any case true Beethoven: full of spirit, profound and with great élan! The Trio Boccherini plays historically informed without being dogmatic, technically sophisticated without being hard-nosed – in other words, with passion and verve!

Trio Boccherini

The Trio Boccherini
was formed in 2014 as a result of various evening sightreading sessions that frequent the Berlin music scene. Today they are recognized as one of the most dynamic groups of this constellation. Suyeon Kang, violin, Vicki Powell, viola, and Paolo Bonomini, cello are dedicated to rediscovering and performing the veritable treasure trove of over five hundred works written for string trio. Although it boasts some of the greatest masterpieces, it includes many works that, unfortunately, are neglected and unknown to the public. In doing so, they endeavor to continually develop an honest, original and unified perception across all musical genres.

Natives of three different continents, each member contributes various aspects of their diverse musical upbringings. This colorful array of musical vocabulary and expression, in amalgamation with their shared European training, culminates in their unique and raw interpretations.

The trio received important musical impulses from Rainer Schmidt (Hagen Quartet), Hatto Beyerle, Günter Pichler (Alban Berg Quartet), and Johannes Meissl, and they are an alumnus of the European Chamber Music Academy (ECMA, Austria). Their international concert activity includes appearances at Wigmore Hall, the Konzert­haus Berlin, the Bach­Archiv Leipzig, MITO SettembreMusica, the Flanders Festival Ghent and the Canberra International Music Festival. As individuals, they are highly in demand as chamber musicians and are also inter­nationally active as soloists, orchestral leaders and pedagogues.

The Trio plays on a set of old Italian instruments courtesy of the Fondation Boubo­ Music (Switzerland): a violin by Nicola Amati, a viola by Michele Deconet and a cello by Andrea Guarneri. Additionally, Suyeon Kang plays on a modern violin built by Julia Maria Pasch, and Vicki Powell plays on a viola by Samuel Zygmuntowicz.

Booklet for Beethoven: String Trios, Opp. 3 & 8