As might be expected from this master composer and pianist, Mendelssohn's D-minor trio is graceful and pianistic, the piano part integrated well with the beautiful violin and cello parts. This is without a doubt one of the high-points in Romantic chamber music. Mendelssohn's second piano trio is, like its predecessor, extremely well-balanced among the three instruments. This C-minor masterpiece is a model in compositional form, and a joy to perform. Includes a complete, high-quality printed solo part; and two compact discs containing a complete reference recording of each trio with soloist; and another recording featuring accompaniments only, minus you, the soloist.

Performed by Ida Bieler, violin

Accompaniment: Classic Piano Trio: Alan Shulman, violoncello; Edwin Hymovitz, piano

Publisher: Music Minus One
Series: Music Minus One
Medium: Softcover with CD
Pages: 24
Format: Book/2-CD Pack
Composer(s): Felix Mendelssohn