Donald Francis Tovey
(1875-1949)
Piano Trio in B minor, Op. 1
Piano Trio "Style Tragique" in C minor, Op. 8
London Piano Trio
Toccata Classics TOCC0068 65:06
These gorgeous Romantic piano trios are strongly influenced by Tovey's great love and deep understanding of the music of Johannes Brahms. They were both written in 1895, and the second trio, Op. 8 was originally for piano, clarinet and horn. This version for violin, cello and piano was published 1912.
Toccata Classics have produced two other recordings of the music of Tovey, and I look forward to more. The London Piano Trio (Robert Atchison, violin; Bzidar Vukotic, cello; Olga Dudnik, piano) play with warmth, energy and a rich, perfectly balanced sound.
Also available:
Symphony in D Major, Op. 32, etc. (Toccata Classics TOCC0033)
Cello Concerto, Op. 40, etc. (Toccata Classics TOCC0038)
