Ludwig van Beethoven: String Trios Op. 8, Op. 9 No. 1 & Op. 9 No. 3
3/1/2008, 15 Tracks, 1:14:29
Featuring
Pavel Hůla
Josef Klusoň
Michal Kaňka
Beethoven String Trio of London
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Composition History
Beethoven's String Trio Op. 8, 'Serenade', published in October 1797, was likely a commissioned piece, though its dedication is unknown.
Compositional Technique
The String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3, uses a descending minor tetrachord as its main theme, a basic motive from Baroque passacaglias, showing Beethoven's assimilation of older musical heritage.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven himself considered the Op. 9 Trios to be his best works composed up to that point, marking a significant stylistic change from his earlier trios.
Composition History
Beethoven dedicated the Op. 9 String Trios to Count Johann von Browne, an officer and amateur cellist in the service of the Russian embassy in Vienna, whom he called 'the first patron of my Muse'.
Compositional Technique
In the Op. 9 Trios, Beethoven replaced the classical minuet with a scherzo, a significant formal innovation in string chamber music.
Composition History
The three String Trios Op. 9 were largely composed in 1797 and delivered to Viennese music publisher Johann Traeg on March 16, 1798.
Notable Performances
The String Trios Op. 9 were likely first performed at chamber music evenings hosted by the Browne family, to whom they were dedicated.
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