Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Trios No. 2, K. 496, No. 4, K. 542 & No. 5, K. 548
1/1/2006, 9 Tracks, 1:04:23
Featuring
Čeněk Pavlík
Marek Jerie
Ivan Klánský
Guarneri Trio Prague
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Historical Context
Chamber music with keyboard gained popularity in the years leading up to Mozart's first involvement in 1765, driven by new keyboard instruments like the pianoforte.
Composer Biography
Mozart was in a precarious financial situation in the summer of 1788 when he completed the Trio in E major, K 542.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Bratislava on September 17-18, 2005, with Dr. Milan Slavický as the recording producer.
Instruments
Čeněk Pavlík, the violinist of the Guarneri Trio Prague, plays the 'Zimbalist' violin made by Joseph Guarneri del Gesù in 1735.
Performer Biography
The Guarneri Trio Prague was founded in 1986 by three instrumentalists of the same generation who had already pursued successful solo careers.
Composition History
Mozart composed only six Trios for keyboard, violin, and cello during three distinct periods of his life.
Instruments
Marek Jerie, the cellist of the Guarneri Trio Prague, plays a cello made by Andrea Guarneri in 1684.
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