This highly acclaimed debut recording by Trio Parnassus caused a sensation when it was first released: "... a real eye-opener. ... some of Hummel's most rewarding music in performances that cannot be improved upon. " (musicweb. Co. UK) "Trio Parnassus play throughout with consistent zest and spontaneity. " (Penguin Guide) "fresh and immediate. " (Gramophone) Hummel's trios are already breathtakingly virtuosic, yet Trio Parnassus take the tempi up a notch, especially in the final movements.