Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1 & 2 RES10234 their expressive breadth deftly realised

their expressive breadth deftly realised under George Vass’s assured direction

which used the string quartet as a lens through which to reflect on an extraordinary period of pandemic and protests

Indira Grier (cello)

this eclectic and fascinating collection of organ works also contains the Three Pieces for Organ

these performances reveal the richness and vitality of Jacquet’s music

Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1 & 2 RES10234 their expressive breadth deftly realisedRautio Piano Trio Jane Gordon (violin) Victoria Simonsen (cello) Jan Rautio (fortepiano) Beethovens Piano Trios Op. 1 were first performed in 1793 at one of the chamber music soires held at the home of Prince Karl Lichnowsky the dedicatee of the whole set and in the presence of Beethovens teacher, Joseph Haydn. The influence of Haydn is clearly apparent in both works, with Beethoven enhancing his teachers trademark rhythmic drive with an energetic