Piano Trio No 1 in D minor Op 63
Piano Trio No 2 in F major Op 80

The Florestan Trio now turns its attention to Schumann's Piano Trios. These two works, Opp 63 and 80, were composed in rapid succession in the summer and autumn of 1847, some five years after the prolific year when Schumann composed most of his large-scale chamber works.

The Florestan Trio's earlier CDs, of Dvorák Piano Trios and the complete Brahms Trios, received outstanding praise; this disc is sure to do the same.

GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER; GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE ; CLASSIC CD 100 GREATEST DISCS OF THE DECADE

'Revelatory performances. Technically flawless, yet they also convey a wonderful feeling of spontaneity and utter commitment to Schumann's art' (Classic CD)

'No one who loves Schumann should miss this outstandingly fine new disc' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Some utterly magical playing here. An exemplary release' (Hi-Fi News)

'Incredibly tender playing of three musicians who are completely at one with each other' (The Scotsman)

'Music-making just doesn't come much more sympathetic or stylish than this. Marvellously poised and evincing an impeccable sense of teamwork. Do try to make the Florestan Trio your first port of call' (Gramophone)

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dawniej CDA 67063; May 1998; St George's, Brandon Hill, United Kingdom; Produced by Andrew Keener; Engineered by Tony Faulkner; Release date: February 1999;