Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax - Mendelssohn Piano Trios (2010)

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There's enough accumulated star power involved here to illuminate an entire city, so it's slightly disappointing to find it expended on a pair of Mendelssohn piano trios which are hardly the most exciting or innovative of pieces. Their conservative cast is, however, well- served by the star players: it's obvious these three at ease in each others' instrumental company, particularly on the indulgently Romantic, Schumann-influenced Piano Trio No 1 in D minor. But the tone of genial bonhomie seems to compound the comfortable nature of Mendelssohn's later works, and the result is two disciplined, able performances which challenge neither players nor listeners.

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Track List:

PIANO TRIO NO. 1 IN D MINOR, OP. 49
1. I. Molto allegro e agitato
2. II. Andante con moto tranquillo
3. III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace
4. IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato

PIANO TRIO NO. 2 IN C MINOR, OP. 66
5. I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
6. II. Andante espressivo
7. III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto
8. IV. Finale: Allegro appassionato