Boulanger Trio

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Ludwig van Beethoven Trio in E-flat major op.1 No. 1 Johannes Brahms Trio in C minor op.101 Ludwig van Beethoven Trio in B-flat major op.97 Archduke The year 2027 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest musical geniuses in history: Ludwig van Beethoven. The Boulanger Trio takes this special anniversary as an opportunity to juxtapose two groundbreaking milestones of his work with a masterpiece by Johannes Brahms. With the Trio in E-flat major op.1 No. 1, the young Beethoven marks the confident beginning of his great compositional career. By publishing his Opus 1 in 1795, he emancipated the piano trio from mere entertainment music and elevated it to a genre of symphonic ambition. It is a work full of energy and a spirit of discovery. At the center of the concert is Johannes Brahms’ Trio in C minor op.101. In this highly concentrated late work from 1886, Brahms proves to be a legitimate heir to Beethoven. With passionate intensity and stark beauty, it demands the full expressive power of the ensemble, which was awarded the Excellentia Award in 2010 for its interpretations of Brahms. The crowning conclusion is Beethoven's Archduke Trio in B-flat major op.97, regarded as the pinnacle of the genre. Dedicated to Archduke Rudolph of Austria, this majestic work unfolds a timeless splendor—from the sublime expansiveness of the first movement to the profound variations movement. For over two decades, the Boulanger Trio has been at home on concert stages around the world. The ensemble brings the necessary maturity and intuitive understanding essential for interpreting these monumental works. The fact that the three musicians play in their original formation gives their performance a depth and richness of timbre that has been celebrated by experts as 'irresistible.' Whether at the Elbphilharmonie, the Berlin Philharmonie, or the Vienna Musikverein: The piano trio—named after the sisters Nadia and Lili Boulanger, whose uncompromising commitment to music continues to inspire the musicians today—is known for its thoughtfully conceived programs that always tell a story. They are equally passionate about preserving great masterpieces as they are about exploring new sounds and rediscovering forgotten composers. With a discography of 13 award-winning albums, including the Supersonic Award-winning Beethoven recording, the Boulanger Trio presents itself in the anniversary year 2027 as the ideal custodian of Beethoven's legacy and the treasures of chamber music. Passion, joy of playing, and the highest dramatic sovereignty merge here into a concert experience of the highest caliber. Master concert small cycle
Birgit Erz - Violin
Ilona Kindt - Cello
Karla Haltenwanger - Piano Additional information:
Concert introduction: 6:45 PM in the room 'Aktionen 1'

Highlights

• Celebrating Beethoven's 200th anniversary
• Features works by Beethoven and Brahms
• Performed by the award-winning Boulanger Trio

General Information

The Boulanger Trio will perform a concert featuring Beethoven's Trio in E-flat major op.1 No. 1, Brahms' Trio in C minor op.101, and Beethoven's Archduke Trio in B-flat major op.97. This event takes place at the Franziskaner Konzerthaus in Villingen-Schwenningen, showcasing the evolution of the piano trio through these masterpieces.

Location

Rietgasse 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

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