The Trio Animæ maintained the same lineup throughout its existence: pianist Tomas Dratva, violinist Jean-Christophe Gawrysiak, and cellist Dieter Hilpert.
Performer Biography
The Trio Animæ was a Swiss chamber music ensemble active from 1993 to 2010, known for performing over 100 piano trio compositions.
Composition History
Argentinian cellist and composer José Bragato, a long-time companion of Astor Piazzolla, exclusively arranged many of Piazzolla's Tango Nuevo pieces for the Trio Animæ.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beyond classical repertoire, Trio Animæ focused on 20th and early 21st-century music, collaborating with composers like Vladimír Godár, Pēteris Vasks, and Peter Breiner.
Recording & Production
This collection, released by PIANOVERSAL, re-releases all of Trio Animæ's studio recordings, including their final studio album, "ASTORology & OTHER RECYCLED TANGOS" (Vol. 9), which is a first release.
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