Joseph Haydn, a key figure in music history, spent nearly three decades developing his compositional skills in the seclusion of Eisenstadt before becoming a freelance composer with strong ties to London.
Critical Reception
Haydn's piano trios are often underrepresented in concert guides and performances, living more in the realm of domestic music-making.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Haydn combined the lightness of French Rococo and the passion of German schools to form the 'Viennese Classical school,' a perfect fusion of inspiration and intellect.
Performer Biography
Trio Opus 8, formed in 1986 by Michael Hauber (piano), Eckhard Fischer (violin), and Mario de Secondi (cello), has won numerous prizes and performed globally, including in the USA, Africa, and South America.
Compositional Technique
Haydn was responsible for establishing the basic Classical sonata scheme, with sections for thematic exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Album & Artwork
The trio's name, 'Opus 8,' is unusual, but many other piano trios by composers like Brahms, Chopin, Pfitzner, and Shostakovich also share this opus number.
Composition History
Haydn's piano trios, numbering between 31 and 45, were written between 1765 and 1795, often for music-loving English noblemen at the request of London publishers Longman & Broderip.
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