Beethoven's String Trio Op. 3 and Serenade Op. 8 initially struggled to gain recognition, with some critics finding them uncharacteristic of his later works or even suggesting they were written for itinerant musicians.
Instruments
Antoine Tamestit performs on a 1672 Stradivarius viola, lent to him by the Habisreutinger Foundation.
Composer Biography
Ludwig van Beethoven composed five works for string trio, with the two on this album being among his earliest contributions to the genre.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The String Trio Op. 3 and Serenade Op. 8 by Beethoven are considered works in search of a new direction, exploring the loosely constructed suite form found in light courtly music like divertimentos and serenades.
Instruments
Frank Peter Zimmermann plays a 1711 Stradivarius violin that once belonged to the famous violinist Fritz Kreisler.
Instruments
Christian Poltéra plays the renowned 'Mara' cello, a Stradivarius crafted in 1711.
Performer Biography
The Trio Zimmermann, consisting of violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann, violist Antoine Tamestit, and cellist Christian Poltéra, was formed in 2007, fulfilling a long-cherished dream of Zimmermann's.
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