Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios, Vol. 2 – Gould Piano Trio

Following on from their critically acclaimed Beethoven Piano Trios Volume 1, Somm is delighted to present Volume 2 performed by the Gould Piano Trio. The disc includes Piano Trio in Eb Major WoO 38, Piano Trio in C Minor Op 1 No 3 and the Piano Trio in Eb Major Op 70 No. 2.

Reviews

BBC Music Magazine February 2013

“warmly played by the Gould Trio, who are particularly sensitive to the lyrical minuet-like third movement of [Op. 70 No. 2]…the Goudl Trio’s playing is unfailingly musical…All fine performances, in first-class sound. – 4 out of 5 stars

Gramophone Magazine March 2013

“The charm of WoO38 is persuasively conveyed, with the group playing up thje work’s galant origins. Their conversational ease in the opening movement works well…There are more dramatic readings of these works around but these performances are unfailingly musicianly

The Observer 2nd December 2012

“The Gould Piano Trio, established players in this repertoire, prove masterly: nimble, agile and intense.