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Beethoven, L. Van: Piano Trios, Vol. 3 - Piano Trio No. 3 / Symphony No. 2 (Arr. for Piano Trio)

12/30/2009, 9 Tracks, 1:05:15

Featuring

  • Xyrion Trio
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

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Recording & Production

The Xyrion Trio's debut recording on the Naxos label, part of their complete Beethoven Trio Cycle, was named Editor's Choice of the Month for Music Web and awarded the Supersonic Prize by Pizzicato Magazine.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Beethoven's first three piano trios, Opus 1, were published in 1795 and dedicated to Prince Carl Lichnowsky, who provided the composer with ongoing support.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, completed in 1802, was dedicated to Prince Carl Lichnowsky, a patron to whom the composer was greatly indebted.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Beethoven's early career in Vienna was significantly aided by introductions to leading members of society, facilitated by the Archbishop, who was a son of Empress Maria Theresa.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Xyrion Trio, recognized as one of Germany's most outstanding ensembles, was formed in 2001 and quickly gained invitations to major musical capitals and international festivals worldwide.

Source: Booklet

Notable Performances

All three of Beethoven's Opus 1 piano trios were first performed at Prince Lichnowsky's residence in the presence of Haydn, who praised them but advised against publishing the third trio.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

The onset of deafness around 1800 gradually shifted Beethoven's career from a virtuoso performer to a composer, where he made significant changes and extensions to existing musical practices.

Source: Booklet

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