TRIBUTE TO BEETHOVEN #3

"A bestseller and a catchy melody“ | Matthias Bartolomey

Chamber music | Concert | Adults

Beethoven’s three Opus 1 piano trios, published in 1795, proved to be a “best seller”, and they covered his living expenses for a full year. In contrast, those who attended the premiere of his fourth cello sonata in 1815 found it rather irritating. It was said to be “impossible to comprehend at first hearing”.

In contrast, his Opus 11 trio was a really catchy piece of music (or “Gassenhauer”). Originally composed as a clarinet trio, Beethoven was quick to adapt the clarinet part for violin, thereby ensuring it reached a wider audience and gained greater popularity

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN:

Klaviertrio in G-Dur op. 1/2

Sonate für Violoncello und Klavier Nr. 4 in C-Dur op. 102/1

Klaviertrio in B-Dur op. 11, „Gassenhauer“

Benjamin Schmid Violine

Matthias Bartolomey Violoncello

Ariane Haering Klavier