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Fritz Kauffmann: Piano Trios, Opp. 9 & 20

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Details

Composer
Fritz Kauffmann
Artist
Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
Format
CD
Label
CPO
Released
Jan 16, 2026
Catalog #
555736-2
UPC
761203573622

About

Fritz Kauffmann was a composer who never fully realised his natural potential because he "suffered" from so many different talents. Specifically, this son of a Berlin businessman, after completing his studies and spending some time as a private tutor, worked to reform musical life in Magdeburg from 1889 onwards, performing there as a conductor and pianist while neglecting his own creative work. The regret expressed by some contemporaries is easy to understand when listening to the two piano trios from the 1880s recorded here. He was a powerful romantic who expressed subtle originality within familiar forms. His expression and creativity range from dramatic force to subtle humour, and - as can be heard in the "Barcaruola" from Opus 20 - he was not above the use of catchy tunes.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 08:34
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    08:34
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  2. 2 II. Adagio 05:53
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    05:53
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  3. 3 III. Scherzo: Presto - Intermezzo - Presto 06:23
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Presto - Intermezzo - Presto
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  4. 4 IV. Finale: Allegro con brio 06:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro con brio
    Duration
    06:05
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  5. 5 I. Allegro moderato 09:47
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    09:47
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  6. 6 II. Barcaruola: Allegretto grazioso 04:37
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Barcaruola: Allegretto grazioso
    Duration
    04:37
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  7. 7 III. Scherzo: Molto vivace 06:03
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Molto vivace
    Duration
    06:03
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio
  8. 8 IV. Finale: Allegro con brio 07:38
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro con brio
    Duration
    07:38
    Composer
    Fritz Kauffmann
    Ensemble
    Mitteldeutsches Klaviertrio