Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Trios 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Ferdinand Rebay was born in Vienna where he studied piano and composition, winning the Brahms Prize. He wrote operas, a symphony, concertos and many songs, but was increasingly drawn to writing for the guitar for which he wrote 600 pieces of various kinds. The three sonatas recorded here are little known and reflect Rebay's immersion in Romantic neo-Classicism. Themes are lyrical, utilizing folk song, energetic March themes and variations, with a tapestry of emotions both sombre and exuberant. Laurence Kayaleh has recorded the complete works for violin and piano by Medtner, Honegger and Catoire for Naxos. Her Catoire recording (8.573345) was selected in Fanfare's 'Want List' for 2016 'The brilliant performance by violinist Laurence Kayaleh and pianist Stéphane Lemelinis lively and it's sound is clear, clean and pleasantly warm.' Guitarist Michael Kolk has performed at music festivals and concert halls throughout Europe and North America. A prizewinner at numerous guitar competitions, he has released four solo albums to date, as well as three releases as part of the HK Guitar Duo, and an album of Mauro Giulianiduos with Jeffrey McFadden (8.572445). Album Tracks 1. Sonata for Violin and Guitar in E minor (1942) 2. Sonata for Viola and Guitar in D minor (Date Unknown) 3. Sonata for Violin and Guitar in C minor (1942)

Olivier Messiaen's Meditations sur le Mystere de la Sainte Trinite grew out of improvisations that he performed at the inauguration of the rebuilt organ of La Trinite in 1967. It became his largest cycle to date and marks Messiaen's first use of 'communicable language,' in which each letter of the alphabet is assigned a unique pitch and note value, thereby translating text into music. Haunting harmonies, awe-inspiring monumental grandeur and the deepest profundity of expression are contrasted by the innocence of birdsong with the recurrent call of the yellowhammer, a tranquil voice from nature amid kaleidoscopic Biblical themes.

Album Tracks 1. Trio, Op. 1, No. 2 I. Adagio, Allegro Vivace 2. Trio, Op. 1, No. 2 II. Largo Con Espressione 3. Trio, Op. 1, No. 2 III. Scherzo, Allegro 4. Trio, Op. 1, No. 2 IV. Finale, Presto 5. Allegretto, Woo 39 6. Variations, Op. 44 7. Trip, Op. 70, No. 1, InchGhostInch I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio 8. Trip, Op. 70, No. 1, InchGhostInch II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo 9. Trip, Op. 70, No. 1, InchGhostInch III. Presto