Minus One

Schuberts seminal chamber composition, the Piano Quintet in A major, D667, commonly known as The Trout or Die Forelle, is certainly one of greatest pieces of music ever penned. Its rich textures and lovely melody create an unforgettable musical experience. Its celebration of natures beauty stems from a summer trip in the Austrian Alps which inspired the young Schubert to rework a song into this complex chamber-piece. Composed of five alternating movements, The Trout uses unique orchestration (substituting a double bass for the second violin) and gives special emphasis to the piano as well. But all the instruments take an equal role, and this may also be a reason for the pieces eternal popularity. The Trout instantly brings to mind the calm serenity of the summer mountain air, and its sparkling melody and gentle poignancy leave a particularly happy feeling in both player and listener. It is a joy-filled piece but at the same time is filled with a serene quality that makes it one of the most exhilarating pieces for any musician to play, and one of the most important compositions for any musician to learn. This Music Minus One edition gives you that opportunity, in the comfort of your own home.

Written in 1914, Maurice Ravels piano trio was premiered on 28 January 1915 in Paris, with distinguished pianist Alfredo Casella playing the piano part. Filled with Basque themes and Ravels unique impressionist effects, the four-movement trio is a wonderful piece which is, in its own way, reminiscent at times of his famous Gaspard de la Nuit. Highly recommended for any devote of the famous French composer.

Written in 1914, Maurice Ravels piano trio was premiered on 28 January 1915 in Paris, with distinguished pianist Alfredo Casella playing the piano part. Filled with Basque themes and Ravels unique impressionist effects, the four-movement trio is a wonderful piece which is, in its own way, reminiscent at times of his famous 'Gaspard de la Nuit.' Highly recommended for any devotee of the famous French composer.

Schubert's B-flat piano trio is a beautiful and magnificent work, lyrical in character and truly a gem in the chamber repertoire. Delicacy and thoughtful integration of the three instruments make it a joy to perform.

Schubert's B-flat piano trio is a beautiful and magnificently cheerful work, lyrical in character and truly a gem in the chamber repertoire. Delicacy and thoughtful integration of the three instruments make it a joy to perform.

Schubert's B-flat piano trio is a beautiful and magnificent work, lyrical in character and truly a gem in the chamber repertoire. Delicacy and thoughtful integration of the three instruments make it a joy to perform.

This second of Schubert's piano trios is a long work and one of the great chamber compositions in this famous nineteenth-century composer's uvre. Schubert used a canon as the basis of his brilliant scherzo.

This second of Schubert's piano trios is a long work and one of the great chamber compositions in this famous nineteenth-century composer's uvre. Schubert used a canon as the basis of his brilliant scherzo.

This second of Schubert's piano trios is a long work and one of the great chamber compositions in this famous nineteenth-century composer's uvre. Schubert used a canon as the basis of his brilliant scherzo.

This trio is an exciting and passion-filled musical ride. It has a strong, almost virtuosic piano part. Highly recommended for the passionate romantic musician!