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Recorded by America's Beaux Arts Trio in 1985, this two disc set of Schubert's works for piano trio will please all but the hardest of hardcore Schubert fans. The Beaux Arts Trio was at the second peak of its career when they made their second recordings of Schubert's Trios and their trademark opulent sound is always and everywhere evident. Separately violinist Isidore Cohen, cellist Bernard Greenhouse and pianist Menahem Pressler are each superb players with strong techniques and stronger personalities but together they become more than the sum of their parts. Even a casual listening to any random movement here will demonstrate their gorgeous blend, effortless balances and intuitive ensemble. For listeners who don't already know Schubert's Piano Trios, this set is a fine place to start since it contains not only his two large-scale, four movement works but the ravishing late Notturno and the charming early Sonata for the same ensemble. For hardcore Schubert fans, the Beaux Arts' emphasis on sensuous beauty over soulful expressivity may be a drawback, but for listeners simply looking to enjoy the music, these sumptuous performances should more than fill the bill. Unlike most labels' early digital sound, Philips' early digital sound, is rich, warm, deep and full.











© James Leonard, All Music Guide

CD 1 of 2
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Piano Trio No.1 in Bb, D.898, Op.99 Work 36:27 Beaux Arts Trio Ensemble
1	1.Allegro moderato	11:41			$1.99
2	2.Andante un poco mosso	8:49			$1.49
3	3.Scherzo: Allegro. Trio	6:45			$0.99
4	4.Rondo: Allegro vivace. Presto	9:12			$1.49
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Notturno in Eb for Piano Trio, D.897, Op.posth.148 Work Beaux Arts Trio Ensemble
5	Notturno in Eb for Piano Trio, D.897, Op.posth.148 (excerpt)	10:26			$1.99
CD 2 of 2
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Piano Trio No.2 in Eb, D.929, Op.100 Work 43:24 Beaux Arts Trio Ensemble
1	1.Allegro	12:40			$1.99
2	2.Andante con moto	9:41			$1.49
3	3.Scherzo: Allegro moderato. Trio	6:44			$0.99
4	4.Allegro moderato	14:19			$2.49
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Piano Trio in Bb, D.28 ('Sonatensatz') Work Beaux Arts Trio Ensemble
5	Piano Trio in Bb, D.28 ('Sonatensatz')	7:41			$1.49