Israel Piano Trio

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The Israel Piano Trio (Hebrew: שלישיית הפסנתר הישראלית‎) is a classical piano trio founded in 1972 by the pianist , the violinist , and the cellist .

Formation and members[]

The Israel piano trio was founded in Israel in 1972 by Alexander Volkov (piano), Menahem Breuer (violin), and Zvi Harell (cello).[1][2] Zvi Harell was later replaced with ,[1][3] and later by .[4] After the death of Alexander Volkov in 2006,[5][6] the pianist joined the trio. As of 2011, the members are (piano), Menahem Breuer (violin), and Hillel Zori (cello).[7][8]

Repertoire and recordings[]

The trio's recordings include the complete piano trios of Brahms,[9] Mendelssohn,[10] Schubert[11][12] and Schumann,[13] as well as works by 20th century Israeli composers. The TV documentary "Mendelssohn returns to Leipzig" features a journey of the trio to Leipzig-Gewandhaus.[14] The trio often performed for the BBC (including live broadcasts).[1][15]

Discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Ben-Zur, M. "Israel Piano Trio". Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online.
  2. ^ Jacob Siskind (Nov 7, 1975). "Trio brings warmth to Brahms". The Montreal Gazette.
  3. ^ Tumelty, Michael. "Israel Piano Trio". The Glasgow Herald (Feb. 16, 1988).
  4. ^ "concert to the memory of Alexander Volkov". habama.co.il.
  5. ^ "Tel Aviv University announcement" (in Hebrew).
  6. ^ "Spotlight". Haaretz. 07.02.2006. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Wigmore Hall concert announcement
  8. ^ Round, S. (6.1.2011). "Trio in tune with Israel's music". The Jewish Chronicle Online. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "More Beethoven". Gramophone (September 1986): 125. 1986.
  10. ^ "MENDELSSOHN. Piano Trios". Gramophone (May 1991): 76.
  11. ^ "SCHUBERT". Gramophone (October 1985): 78.
  12. ^ Horton, Pat. "Schubert: Piano Trios". jazzstore.com.
  13. ^ "SCHUMANN. Piano Trios". Gramophone (April 1991): 87. 1991.
  14. ^ "Amythos Films announcement". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  15. ^ BBC program, 15/5/2011

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