Schubert's trio is introduced by a joyful motif in unison, while Shostakovich's is sketched in a freezing, disembodied way by each instrument in turn, like three lonesome persons.
Album & Artwork
The album features two Piano Trios No. 2 by Franz Schubert and Dmitri Shostakovich, which the Trio Zeliha chose to record.
Composition History
Franz Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 was written in 1827, one year before his death, and dedicated 'to those who will enjoy it'.
Performer Biography
Manon Galy, the violinist of Trio Zeliha, was named Discovery of the 2022 Victoires de la Musique classique.
Composition History
Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2, written in 1944, was dedicated to his friend Ivan Sollertinsky, who died suddenly during its composition.
Interpretation
The Trio Zeliha performed both Schubert's and Shostakovich's trios on stage for over a year before recording them, which helped shape their interpretation.
Performer Biography
The Trio Zeliha, founded in 2018, consists of violinist Manon Galy, cellist Maxime Quennesson, and pianist Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan.
