Brahms & Schubert

This new album of chamber works featuring piano brings together Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, and Schubert's much-loved Piano Quintet in A Major, 'the Trout', delivered by the dynamic and energetic forces of Trio Vitruvi, a Danish ensemble that has risen to become one of the leading chamber groups in Europe since their formation a decade ago.

Joined by the duo of violist Hartmut Rohde and double bassist Nabil Shehata, Trio Vitruvi's second official album promises a compelling delivery of works situated at the heart of 19th century chamber music.

Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60, is a deeply emotional and turbulent work, characterised by it's dark intensity, complex harmonies, and dramatic interplay between instruments. It reflects Brahms' inner struggles and depth of feeling, often associated with his romantic entanglements and personal turmoil.

Schubert's Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667, nicknamed the "Trout," is lighter in character, known for it's buoyant melodies, bright and playful energy, and distinctive variations on his earlier song "Die Forelle" (The Trout). It evokes a joyful, carefree spirit with moments of lyrical beauty and graceful charm, contrasting with Brahms' more brooding tone.