Description
ATOS Trio: The Czech Album - Dvořák and Smetana Piano Trios | Classical Chamber Music CD
Product Information
UPC: 4025438080932
Product Type: CD
Genre: Classical Chamber Music, Romantic Piano Trios
Artists: ATOS Trio – Annette von Hehn (violin), Stefan Heinemeyer (cello), Thomas Hoppe (piano)
Composers: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)
Recording Details: Digital recording (DDD), stereo, released in 2016
Label: Farao Classics
Catalog Number: B 108093
Total Duration: Approximately 72 minutes
Format: Compact disc with high-fidelity audio
Overview
"ATOS Trio: The Czech Album" is a deeply moving classical chamber music CD that features the ATOS Trio's heartfelt interpretations of two iconic piano trios by Czech composers Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana. Recorded in 2016, this album captures the emotional intensity of Dvořák's Trio in F minor Op. 65 and Smetana's Trio in G minor Op. 15, both composed during periods of personal loss and grief. With its blend of lyrical melancholy and passionate energy, it's a tribute to Czech musical heritage, offering listeners a profound exploration of human emotion through the intimate dialogue of violin, cello, and piano.
Product Features
Format and Audio Specifications
- Dimensions and Packaging: Standard CD format, compact and designed for easy storage, with cover art featuring the trio's name and thematic elements that evoke Czech culture.
- Audio Quality: High-fidelity DDD digital recording in stereo, ensuring clear and balanced sound that highlights the nuances of the instruments and the ensemble's dynamics.
Content and Usability Details
- Duration and Track Count: Seven tracks with a total runtime of about 72 minutes, structured for seamless flow or individual track access, making it ideal for home listening or focused musical study.
- Language and Accessibility: Purely instrumental music, drawing from 19th-century Romantic idioms, with no language barriers, suitable for a global audience interested in chamber music.
Interesting Facts
Composers' Emotional Depth
Dvořák's Trio Op. 65 was written in the wake of his mother's death, infusing the work with themes of loss and nostalgia, which the ATOS Trio interprets with heartfelt sincerity.
Historical and Performance Context
Smetana's Trio Op. 15 reflects the composer's grief following the loss of his daughter, incorporating folk elements that showcase his nationalistic style; the ATOS Trio, founded in 2003, is known for their dedication to emotional extremes and stylistic versatility, as praised in reviews like Gramophone Magazine for their eloquent handling of quiet reflection.
Ensemble Insights
The trio's approach emphasizes artistic communication and a warm, homogeneous sound, allowing them to navigate the dramatic contrasts in these works, which were composed amid profound personal pain.
Track Listing
- Dvořák: Trio in F minor Op. 65 – I. Allegro, ma non troppo (13:54)
- Dvořák: Trio in F minor Op. 65 – II. Allegretto grazioso (06:59)
- Dvořák: Trio in F minor Op. 65 – III. Poco adagio (10:22)
- Dvořák: Trio in F minor Op. 65 – IV. Finale. Allegro con brio (10:13)
- Smetana: Trio in G minor Op. 15 – I. Moderato assai (12:18)
- Smetana: Trio in G minor Op. 15 – II. Allegro, ma non troppo (08:51)
- Smetana: Trio in G minor Op. 15 – III. Finale. Presto (09:11)
Publishers
Released by Farao Classics in 2016, with all rights reserved. A production by Farao Classics, made in Germany. For more information, visit www.farao-classics.de.
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