George Enescu, the Romanian composer and namesake of Trio Enescu, began composing at age five and met Johannes Brahms during his studies in Vienna at age eight.
Performer Biography
The Trio Enescu, founded by Alina Armonas-Tambrea (Violin), Edvardas Armonas (Cello), and Gabriele Gylyte-Hein (Pianoforte), was established in the 130th year of George Enescu's birth.
Composer Biography
During his lifetime, George Enescu was more popular as a violinist and conductor than as a composer, and the importance of his compositions was not recognized until later.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Enescu's compositional style is characterized by a love for Romanian folk music, as seen in his Romanian Rhapsodies, and also reflects the influence of French music, his second home.
Composer Biography
In his later years, Gabriel Fauré suffered from an inner ear disease that led to almost total deafness.
Recording & Production
This recording features a violin by Gaetano Guadagnini from 1796, a cello by Antonio Stradivarius from 1736, and a Steinway & Sons grand piano.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Fauré, a French composer, was a pupil of Saint-Saëns and later taught George Enescu.
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