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Dvořák: The Complete Piano Trios / Jarušková, Jarušek, Giltburg
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Dvořák: The Complete Piano Trios / Jarušková, Jarušek, Giltburg

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Composer
Antonin Dvorak
Artist
Boris Giltburg, Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarusek
Format
CD
Label
Supraphon
Released
Sep 22, 2023
Catalog #
SU4319-2
UPC
099925431921

About

Piano Trio No. 4, “Dumky”, ranking among Antonín Dvořák’s most celebrated works, is one of the most frequently recorded chamber pieces in existence. After attending a performance, with the composer on the piano, Leoš Janáček summed up his impressions succinctly: “A new source of light has flashed.” When it comes to Piano Trio No. 3, the renowned Vienna-based critic Eduard Hanslick called it a gem, demonstrating that Dvořák was “one of the best modern masters”. Piano Trios No. 1 and 2, however, have been scarcely performed. In this light, the complete recording of Dvořák’s piano trios is a project richly deserving attention. All the more so due to the artists who have made it: Boris Giltburg, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition and one of the world’s most distinguished contemporary pianists, alongside Veronika Jarušková and Peter Jarušek, members of the globally celebrated Pavel Haas Quartet, who have earned great recognition for performing Dvořák’s music – Gramophone Recording of the Year (quartets) and Gramophone Chamber Award (quintets, together with Giltburg).

The three musicians featured on the album manifest an incredible chime. Possessing the uttermost technical brilliance, they breathe as one. The album was made at the studios in the picturesque Wye Valley, straddling the border between England and Wales, under the supervision of the legendary producer Andrew Keener while London was celebrating the coronation of Charles III. Exceptional moments for Dvořák’s exceptional music... Giltburg – Jarušková – Jarušek: A truly one-of-a-kind Dvořák festivity.

REVIEWS:

Make no mistake, this is Dvořák playing of the highest order and – even against some strong competition – these performances as a whole set a new benchmark in this marvellous quartet of works. Urgently recommended!

-- Europadisc

Happily, the present ensemble is equal to the demands of these fine works. The string players have a wealth of experience in the Czech repertoire as long-standing members of the celebrated Pavel Haas Quartet. Indeed, one of the most immediately striking aspects in these performances is the sheer beauty of the string sound. They are ably matched by pianist Boris Giltburg whose care over articulation and unfussy, nuanced playing is a constant delight. Among highlights, the conclusion of the development of the first movement of the B flat trio is quite magical and the entire F minor trio is powerfully focussed while resisting the hectoring tendency that mars even some committed renditions.”

-- BBC Music Magazine, November 2023

These performers bring out the rustic elements in this music; they connect with the childlike stargazers that we all are at heart, and that is a good part of Dvořák’s appeal. I suppose you could call it the ultimate in authentic performance, and that’s fine by me. Great sound, too (Wyastone Concert Hall, 2022 23, producer Andrew Keener). Strongly recommended.

-- Gramophone, Awards Issue 2023

The ‘Dumky’ trio is a delight here, as it should be; but I found myself drawn more to the others, enjoying the way they bring the folk rhythms and Dvorak’s lyrical gifts together, and the sense of effortless virtuosity and power Giltburg brings, even though a lot of the time he isn’t unleashing it.

-- BBC Radio 3, 30th September 2023

What a marvellous disc. Jaruskova and Jarusek of the Pavel Haas Quartet and the renowned pianist Giltburg are so at home in the four piano trios they might almost be tearing the freshly finished pages from Dvorak’s hands. Superbly recorded by Andrew Kenner, this is a total delight.

-- The Sunday Times, 8th October 2023

I found this disc an example of chamber musicianship at its best: the excellent sound engineering balances and blends parts, which underscores the ensemble’s suc­cessful delivery of Dvořák’s most sensitive nuances and extroverted peaks. Listening to all the selections in succession, we are treated to a vibrant experience indeed—but one in which the distinctive essence of each trio is aptly captured.

-- The Classic Review, October 2023

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 I. Allegro molto 14:07
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro molto
    Duration
    14:07
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  3. 2 II. Adagio molto e mesto 08:59
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio molto e mesto
    Duration
    08:59
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  4. 3 III. Allegretto scherzando - Trio 07:08
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegretto scherzando - Trio
    Duration
    07:08
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  5. 4 IV. Finale: Allegro vivace 06:25
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro vivace
    Duration
    06:25
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  6. 5 I. Allegro moderato 13:11
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    13:11
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  7. 6 II. Largo 06:38
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    06:38
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  8. 7 III. Scherzo: Presto 06:06
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Presto
    Duration
    06:06
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  9. 8 IV. Finale: Allegro non tanto 06:38
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro non tanto
    Duration
    06:38
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  10. Disc 2
  11. 1 I. Allegro ma non troppo - Poco più mosso, quasi vivace 14:07
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro ma non troppo - Poco più mosso, quasi vivace
    Duration
    14:07
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  12. 2 II. Allegro grazioso - Meno mosso 07:24
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro grazioso - Meno mosso
    Duration
    07:24
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  13. 3 III. Poco adagio 10:37
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Poco adagio
    Duration
    10:37
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  14. 4 IV. Finale: Allegro con brio - Meno mosso - Vivace 10:08
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro con brio - Meno mosso - Vivace
    Duration
    10:08
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  15. 5 I. Lento maestoso - Allegro vivace, quasi doppio movimento - Tempo I - Allegro molto - 04:16
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Lento maestoso - Allegro vivace, quasi doppio movimento - Tempo I - Allegro molto -
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  16. 6 II. Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo - 07:10
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo -
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  17. 7 III. Andante - Vivace non troppo - Andante - Allegretto 06:14
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Andante - Vivace non troppo - Andante - Allegretto
    Duration
    06:14
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  18. 8 IV. Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia) - Allegretto scherzando - Meno mosso - Allegro - Moderato 05:04
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia) - Allegretto scherzando - Meno mosso - Allegro - Moderato
    Duration
    05:04
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  19. 9 V. Allegro 04:24
    Track
    9
    Title
    V. Allegro
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
  20. 10 VI. Lento maestoso - Vivace, quasi doppio movimento - Lento - Vivace 05:03
    Track
    10
    Title
    VI. Lento maestoso - Vivace, quasi doppio movimento - Lento - Vivace
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Veronika Jaruskova, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg