Named after the legendary violinist Adolf Busch, this European ensemble has emerged as one of their generation’s ‘leading piano trios’ (Süddeutsche Zeitung). Described as playing with ‘effortless musicianship’ (The Times) and great emotional sensitivity, Mathieu van Bellen (violin), Ori Epstein (cello), and Omri Epstein (piano) met in London during their studies at the Royal College of Music, more than a decade ago. In recent seasons, Busch Trio has performed at Konzerthaus Berlin, Wigmore Hall in London, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Théâtre des Champs Élysées in Paris and across the US and Canada. Having recored 8 CDs on Alpha Classics since 2016, their most recent 2023 release, Ravel & Shostakovich: Piano Trios, was called “a first-rate issue” by Gramophone and “absolutely overwhelming” by BBC Music Magazine. They are currently in the process of recording a further 5 CDs of Beethoven’s Complete Piano Trios. The Busch Trio performs on the Ex-Adolf Busch, 1783 G.B. Guadagnini violin and and an 1815 G.B. Ceruti cello. The Trio members live in Amsterdam and maintain their intensive rehearsal and performance schedule.
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Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven Allegretto for Piano Trio in B-flat Major, WoO 39
(1770-1827)
Felix Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
(1809-1847) Molto allegro agitato
Andante con moto tranquillo
Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace
Finale Allegro assai appassionato
INTERMISSION
Ludwig van Beethoven Allegretto for Piano Trio in E-flat Major, H 48
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2
Poco sostenuto – Allegro ma non troppo
Allegretto
Allegretto ma non troppo
Finale. Allegro