Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Kissine/Tchaikovsky Piano Trios." Released on April 15, 2011, under the prestigious ECM New Series label, this album is a masterful display of Tchaikovsky's compositional genius. The album features the Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50, a work that showcases the composer's ability to blend emotional depth with technical brilliance.
The album spans a total of 71 minutes, offering a rich and varied listening experience. It begins with "Zerkalo" and then delves into the intricate and beautifully structured Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50. This trio is a journey through different moods and tempos, from the elegiac opening to the lively variations and the final, fiery Allegro risoluto e con fuoco. Each movement is a testament to Tchaikovsky's ability to create music that is both deeply moving and technically impressive.
This album is a must for any classical music enthusiast, offering a chance to experience the full range of Tchaikovsky's musical prowess. Whether you are a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Kissine/Tchaikovsky Piano Trios" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: I. Pezzo elegiaco. Moderato assai – Allegro giustoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: a. Theme. Andante con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: b. Var. 1. L'istesso tempoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: c. Var. 2. Più mossoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: d. Var. 3. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: e. Var. 4. L'istesso tempoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: f. Var. 5. L'istesso tempoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: g. Var. 6. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: h. Var. 7. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: i. Var. 8. Fuga. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: j. Var. 9. Andante flebile, ma non tantoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: k. Var. 10. Tempo di mazurkaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: l. Var. 11. ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIb. Variazione finale e Coda. Allegro risoluto e con fuoco —Andante con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili