# Johannes Brahms: The Piano Trios

> Johannes Brahms: The Piano Trios – Christian Tetzlaff, Tanja Tetzlaff, Lars Vogt. Ondine ODE 1271-2D, 2 CDs, released May 2015.

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1271-2d

- **Composer:** Johannes Brahms
- **Work(s):** The Piano Trios
- **Performers:** Christian Tetzlaff, violin; Tanja Tetzlaff, cello; Lars Vogt, piano
- **Label:** Ondine
- **Catalogue no.:** ODE 1271-2D
- **Format:** 2 CDs
- **Release date:** 1 May 2015
- **EAN / UPC:** 0761195127124
- **Tracks:** 12, total 82:59
- **Genres:** Chamber, Instrumental

## Track listing

### CD 1

**Johannes Brahms**

- *Piano Trio No. 2, Op 87*
1. I Allegro moderato (9:14)
2. II Andante con moto (7:55)
3. III Scherzo: Presto (4:51)
4. IV Finale: Allegro giocoso (6:09)
- *Piano Trio No. 3, Op 101*
5. I Allegro energico (7:07)
6. II Presto non assai (3:28)
7. III Andante grazioso (4:06)
8. IV Allegro molto (5:46)

### CD 2

**Johannes Brahms**

- *Piano Trio No. 1, Op 8 (Revised 1889 version):*
1. I Allegro con brio - Tranquillo - In tempo ma sempre sostenuto (13:39)
2. II Scherzo: Allegro molto - Meno allegro - Tempo primo (6:30)
3. III Adagio (7:42)
4. IV Finale: Allegro (6:32)

## About this recording

Award-winning violinist Christian Tetzlaff and pianist Lars Vogt are joined together with Tanja Tetzlaff in this exciting new recording of the Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Trios.

The Brahms Piano Trios belong to the very core of the romantic chamber music repertoire. They span a period from the 1850s (the 1st version of Op. 8) to the 1880s, Op. 101 being completed during the last decade of Brahms' active career as a composer. Piano Trio No. 1 was also revised by the composer as late as in 1889.

Christian Tetzlaff has been considered as one of the world's leading international violinists for many years, and still maintains a most extensive performing schedule. Musical America named him "Instrumentalist of the Year" in 2005 and his recording of the violin concertos by Mendelssohn and Schumann, released on Ondine in 2011 ([ODE 1195-2](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1195-2)), received the "Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik". Gramophone Magazine chose his recording of the Schumann Violin Sonatas with Lars Vogt ([ODE 1205-2](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1205-2)) as "Disc of the Month" in January 2014. In addition, in 2015 ICMA awarded Christian Tetzlaff as the "Artist of the Year".

Chamber music plays a significant part in Tanja Tetzlaff's career. She gives regular recitals in renowned concert series and festivals. In addition to successes in many international competitions, she has collaborated with world-renowed orchestras and conductors.

Lars Vogt was appointed the first ever "Pianist in Residence" by the Berlin Philharmonic in 2003/04 and enjoys a high profile as a soloist and chamber musician.

## Features

Sleeve notes in English and German

## Press

These are truly admirable performances.

David Threaser, Gramophone, August 2015

An excellent set.

Zachary Woolfe, The New York Times

Ensemble is alert, accurate, never forced: already a favourite CD.

Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian

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## Related pages

- [Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/brahms-johannes.md)
- [Christian Tetzlaff, violin](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/tetzlaff-christian.md)
- [Tanja Tetzlaff, cello](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/tetzlaff-tanja.md)
- [Lars Vogt, piano](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/vogt-lars.md)

## Also recommended

- [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1204-2.md): Lars Vogt, piano · Christian Tetzlaff, violin (ODE 1204-2, 2012)
- [Robert Schumann: Violin Sonatas](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1205-2.md): Christian Tetzlaff, violin · Lars Vogt, piano (ODE 1205-2, 2013)