Beethoven, L. van: Triple Concerto, Op. 56 / Brahms, J.: Double Concerto, Op. 102

Featuring

Neeme Järvi
Sara Trobäck Hesselink
Claes Gunnarsson
Per Lundberg
Göteborgs Symfoniker
Trio Poseidon

Ludwig van Beethoven
Johannes Brahms

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Compositional Technique

In Brahms's Double Concerto, the two string instruments are treated as co-equal soloists, suggesting a dialogue, often interpreted as a male/female exchange due to their contrasting characters.

Performer Biography

Neeme Järvi, the conductor, has amassed a distinguished discography of over 400 discs, with more than 150 recorded for Chandos.

Recording & Production

This recording uses 24-bit technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Brahms's Double Concerto may imply that the soloists represent Brahms and Joseph Joachim, the violinist for whom the work was partly a reconciliation gesture.

Composition History

The piano part in Beethoven's Triple Concerto was designed for a pianist of modest skill, as it was intended for Archduke Rudolph, while the violin and cello parts required more virtuoso players.

Composition History

Beethoven's Triple Concerto was originally intended for Archduke Rudolph of Austria, Emperor Leopold II's son, who had begun studying with Beethoven in 1803.

Composition History

Brahms's Double Concerto was partly written as a peace-offering to violinist Joseph Joachim, whose friendship with Brahms had been damaged after Joachim's divorce attempt.