"The Vienna Octet's remake, recorded with Sir Clifford Curzon in 1957 when Boskovsky was still leading, is one of those gramophone classics difficult to knock off its perch." Gramophone
In the summer of 1819, Franz Schubert stayed in the Austrian town of Steyr where he began work on the composition of the five-movement Piano Quintet in A major, op. 114 (D 667) which was commissioned by the cellist Sylvester Paumgartner. The work was completed in the autumn and soon achieved great popularity under the name of Trout Quintet, which it owes to the Andantino fourth movement a set of variations on the song of the same name.
The work has remained highly popular right up to the present day and so it comes as no surprise to find this highly praised recording, made with such renowned artists as the pianist Clifford Curzon, the violinist Willi Boskovsky and other members of the Vienna Octet, being reissued.
The ensemble's refreshing performance reflects the sparkling lightness and virtuosity of the work. The well-balanced recording with its full tone certainly deserves a place in every music lovers collection.
Tracklist:
1 First Movement: Allegro Vivace
2 Second Movement: Andante
3 Third Movement: Scherzo (Presto)
4 Fourth Movement: Theme And Variations (Andantino)
5 Fifth Movement: Allegro Giusto
Recording information:
Title: The "Trout" Quintet
Composer: Franz Schubert
Artist: Clifford Curzon
Genre: Classical
Media: 1x Hybrid SACD Stereo , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CAPC2110SA
Released: 19.9.2017 in US
Original release: 1958 by Decca LXT 5433
EAN: 0753088211065
Discogs rel.#: 11093504
