Definitive Beethoven Piano Trios!
Nam S. Kim | San Gabriel, CA | 03/02/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Unfortunately there are only a handful of the Beethoven Complete Piano Trios on disc. Of those, these are by far the finest. I've purchased the set by Baremboim-Zukerman-DuPre several years ago, but found their performances to be a bit dry,conservative and uninvolved in the music.
The Beaux Art Trio's renditions are classics, but inconsistent. The Askenazy-Perlman-Harrell set are not only virtuostic performances by three of the greatest classical artists of their generation, but there is an incredible chemistry between each of them which the key to ensemble playing. Recorded in the 80s, the recording sound is warm and genuine, but dynamic as well. Highly recommeded!!"
Fine recordings
L. Polgar | Laguna Beach, CA | 09/12/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought both volumes 1 and 2 and find them to be of the highest quality. I used to hear these artists perform quite often in the 1970's and therefore tend to buy and trust their musicianship to be consistently good. I am not disappointed in their playing, the quality of the recording and love the Piano Trios by Beethoven. If you love Beethoven and do not know these pieces you will enjoy listening to them in the intimacy of your home. A good collection to have among your other Beethoven favorites."