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About The Brahms Trio The Brahms Trio is one of the leading Russian chamber ensembles. Since its foundation in 1990, the trio has regularly appeared at prestigious international concert venues, such as the Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Elbphilharmonie Laeiszhalle Grand Hall, Brucknerhaus Linz and Seoul Arts Centre, as well as at festivals in Melbourne, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Paris and London. Legendary musicians such as Tatiana Gaidamovich, Rudolf Barshai, Alexander Bonduriansky (Moscow Trio) and Valentin Berlinsky (Borodin Quartet) have had a significant influence on the formation of the performing style and career of the trio. The musicians of The Brahms Trio are professors at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory.

Previous recordings in the History of the Russian Piano Trio series

‘This Brahms Trio is a surprise in any regard.’ – Ritmo

‘The sound of the recording… is well balanced and realistic, with precise definition of instrumental timbres.’ – Fanfare

WINNER: CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SOLO

CRITIC’S CHOICE

Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music

Das Klassik- & Jazz-Magazin

‘The Brahms Trio have taken us on a journey that is both an education and a pleasure. It is impossible not to admire their commitment and we must look forward to the next instalment.’ – Gramophone

‘The Brahms Trio capture the introspective nature of the music particularly well, aided by the weighty recording… Violinist Nikolai Sachenko and cellist Kirill Rodin play with generous warmth…’ – Gramophone

‘I think this is an excellent recording of both the trios, and the sound is beautiful – so beautiful that I liked the Rimsky-Korsakoff piece better

‘Most remarkable is The Brahms Trio’s confident, consummate possession of both works. Their polish and panache would make any listener believe these are venerable pillars of the standard repertory.’ – American Record Guide

than I ever have before.’ – American Record Guide

Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music

NOMINEE

CRITIC’S CHOICE

MAGAZINE

‘The sound is vivid, clear, and colorful, with precise and realistic definition of the instruments… This disc is another success for The Brahms Trio in its survey of the Russian piano-trio repertoire, and it deserves an enthusiastic recommendation.’ – Fanfare

‘A well-rounded programme that any and all chamber music fans should enjoy. With this release the Brahms Trio have passed the midpoint of their ambitious project. I for one can’t wait to see what treasures they will uncover over the upcoming seven volumes.’ – Classical Music Sentinel

Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music

GRAMOPHONE CHOICE

NEW

For the full list of The Brahms Trio titles on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/OrchestraEnsemble/Brahms_Trio/369553

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