Brahms's Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87, was one of the rare instances where the composer expressed exceptional pride in his work to his publishers, Simrock.
Instruments
Yo-Yo Ma, the cellist on this album, plays a 1712 Stradivarius cello known as 'The Davidoff'.
Critical Reception
Clara Schumann, a renowned pianist and close friend of Brahms, was deeply moved by the Piano Trio No. 3, writing in her diary that no other work by him had so entirely transported her.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms was known for his extreme self-criticism, often burning manuscripts of early works he deemed unworthy of his high standards.
Instruments
Leonidas Kavakos, the violinist on this album, plays a 1734 Stradivarius violin known as 'The Willemotte'.
Composition History
Brahms's Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8, exists in two versions: an early one from 1854 and a significantly revised version from 35 years later, which is now the standard.
Composition History
Brahms's Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101, was published in April 1887, concurrently with his Cello Sonata in F Major and Violin Sonata in A.
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