Loewe: Grand Trio, Op. 12, Schottische Bilder, Op. 112 & Duo espagnôla

Featuring

Marietta Kratz
Jakob Christoph Kuchenbuch
Henning Lucius
Christian Seibold
Lena Eckels
Carl Loewe

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Critical Reception

A reviewer in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung in 1831 described Loewe's Grand Trio op. 12 as "magnificent, finely invented, sustained, and ingeniously developed."

Critical Reception

Robert Schumann praised Loewe's Grand Trio op. 12, stating it was "perhaps one of the most fundamentally genuine, most highly imaginative works by Loewe."

Composer Biography

Carl Loewe was a skilled musician who could skillfully play the piano and violin, and sing tenor, even sight-reading everything.

Composition History

The Grand Trio op. 12, though written in 1821, was not published until 1830 and was marred by many errors in its original printed version.

Composer Biography

Carl Loewe, born in 1796, is primarily known for his ballad compositions, which have secured his place in musical history.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Loewe's "Schottische Bilder" (Scottish Pictures) are late works inspired by his interest in Scotland's natural landscape and history, a popular theme during his time.

Composer Biography

During his two tours of England, Carl Loewe was inspired by Scottish themes, and his ballad recital for Queen Victoria and Prince Consort in 1847 was a highlight.