Josef Rheinberger - Piano Trio No. 2 in A Major Op. 112 (1878)

Piano Trio No. 2 by Josef Rheinberger. Performed by Gobel-Trio Berlin.

I. Allegro - 00:00
II. Andantino Espressivo - 8:20
II. Tempo Di Menuetto - 15:13
IV. Finale - Allegro Con Fuoco - 18:57

Rheinberger's Second Piano Trio dates from 1878. Classical in structure and romantic in character, the trio contains many surprising passages which reveal Rheinberger to be a far more open and eclectic composer than most of his German contemporaries. This work shows he was conversant with developments in France and Scandinavia, though the work is highly original in conception. The opening Allegro, with its wonderful part-writing, has for its main theme a leisurely and genial melody. The highly romantic second theme is full of longing sighs. The second movement, Andantino espressivo, begins with a syncopated, Hungarian introductory motif announced by the piano. When the strings enter, the gorgeous main theme, a long, languid, tonally rich melody oozes forth. The lovely second theme, somewhat faster, also expresses longing. A very interesting Minuetto comes next. Classical in structure, it is highly romantic in mood. The minuet is section is a "lovers' duet between the strings while the piano provides the underpinning with a light flowing part. The trio, is darker. The joyous finale, Allegro, is full of élan and brio. As the music progress we here echoes of the melodies from the first movement before an exciting coda.

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[JoelGallob]

This is wonderful. I never heard of Rheinberger before. However, note that you have the allegro as timed for "00:00" and the time for the movements does not add up to the stated time. Ah well I can't do much in the way of math either. This is wonderful music. thank you.

[LazlosPlane]

Rheinberger at his best.