In his C minor Piano Trio, Brahms evokes the force and energy of a symphony orchestra with just three instruments, stretching the concept of chamber music with an abundance of themes and exuberant development.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms, a prodigiously talented pianist, initially explored chamber music with friends for private pleasure, which both introduced him to great works and caused him to doubt his own musical invention.
Compositional Technique
Brahms's Piano Trios, Opp. 87 & 101, are considered supreme masterworks of the genre, noted for their ingenious invention, balanced form, and exceptional range of expression, with variation and transformation central to both.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The performers on this album feel that Brahms, who drew inspiration from Hungarian folklore, embodies a bridge between traditional Armenian culture and Western classical culture.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Reitstadel, Neumarkt, Germany, between March 29 and April 2, 2021, with Dirk Fischer as producer and engineer.
Composer Biography
Brahms was relentlessly self-critical, constantly measuring his compositions against Ludwig van Beethoven, reflecting in later life, 'You do not know what it is like, hearing his footsteps constantly behind one.'
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