Marschner: Piano Trios, Vol. 2

Heinrich Marschner’s role as Germany’s leading Romantic operatic composer in the generation between Weber and Wagner has tended to draw attention away from his accomplished chamber compositions. Marschner had a high regard for the piano trio genre, composing seven throughout his career, which won the admiration of his friends Robert and Clara Schumann. The Trio No. 1 in A minor is profusely lyrical and not without surprises and contrasts. Written three decades later, the Trio No. 7 in F major is a work of his maturity – assured, dramatic and energetic.

01. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 29 I. Allegro moderato
02. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 29 II. Andantino con espressione
03. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 29 III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
04. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 29 IV. Vivace
05. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 7 in F Major, Op. 167 I. Allegro giusto
06. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 7 in F Major, Op. 167 II. Andantino, quasi Allegretto grazioso
07. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 7 in F Major, Op. 167 III. Scherzo. Presto
08. Gould Piano Trio – Piano Trio No. 7 in F Major, Op. 167 IV. Finale. Vivace