Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1 & 2 RES10234 Cambridge return to Resonus Classics

Cambridge return to Resonus Classics to collaborate once more on a new recording of contemporary works for Advent and Christmas

Nicola LeFanu is Maconchy’s daughter and Swayne’s cousin

their expressive breadth deftly realised under George Vass’s assured direction

with passengers and crew all seeking a fresh start in the New World

this complete anthology of Samuel Barber’s songs present those works published during his lifetime

Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1 & 2 RES10234 Cambridge return to Resonus ClassicsRautio Piano Trio Jane Gordon (violin) Victoria Simonsen (cello) Jan Rautio (fortepiano) Beethovens Piano Trios Op. 1 were first performed in 1793 at one of the chamber music soires held at the home of Prince Karl Lichnowsky the dedicatee of the whole set and in the presence of Beethovens teacher, Joseph Haydn. The influence of Haydn is clearly apparent in both works, with Beethoven enhancing his teachers trademark rhythmic drive with an energetic