A chamber concert juxtaposing Piano Trios written by two hugely influential composers of the genre: Beethoven and Shostakovich. Their differences highlight the profound changes that music underwent during modernity. The Beethoven trio, an early work, is written with musical language that is congruent and charming – hallmarks of the Classical Style – reflecting the profound influence Mozart and Haydn had on the young composer.
Markarth Trio
Lunchtime Concert
From the Royal Academy of Music
Smith Square Hall
- Repertoire & Programme highlights
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Trio No. 1
Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2- Violin
- Samy Okuma-Chin
- Cello
- Stefan Rogers
- Piano
- Tomos Boyles
- Duration
- 55 minutes
- No interval
- Price
Full programme
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 1
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Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
The Shostakovich Trio however, dedicated to the memory of his friend Ivan Sollertinsky, reveals the incredible reevaluation of musical language that occurred in the 20th century. He draws upon preexisting and seemingly incongruent musical forms and languages like the Baroque Passacaglia in the penultimate movement and Jewish-style melodies in the finale, creating a rich tapestry of sounds and ideas that could only have been written under the condition of modernity. Though these Beethoven and Shostakovich trios may appear very different in their language, they are united in their common underlying momentum and energy.
Presented in association with the Royal Academy of Music.
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