Donald Francis Tovey: Chamber Music, Volume One
Donald Francis Tovey (1875–1940) has long been known as one of the finest writers on music in English – but he saw himself primarily as a composer. His Symphony, Op. 32, and Cello Concerto, Op. 40, already released in this Toccata Classics survey of Tovey’s music, alerted modern listeners to a major voice in British orchestral music. These two trios, lyrical and intense, from the start of Tovey’s career, present him in his first love: chamber music.
London Piano Trio, piano trio
Robert Atchison, violin
Bozidar Vukotic, cello
Olga Dudnik, piano
Listen To This Recording:
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Piano Trio in B minor, Op. 1 (1900)
- I. Maestoso, Andante ma con moto
- II. Menuetto: Molto Moderato
- III. Rhapsodia: Feroce
- IV. Finale. Allegro ma non troppo
- I. Allegro moderato
- II. Largo
- III. Finale: Allegro non tanto
Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 8, Style tragique (1908)
Classical Source :
‘This issue is highly recommended and augurs well for further releases in this series, which I look forward to hearing with eager anticipation.’
—Peter Joelson, Classical Source
Gramophone Magazine :
‘The London Piano Trio audibly believe in every note, and their dedicated performances are set within a bold sound frame that’s somewhat tiring on the ear. The presentation is copiously detailed, as ever from this source. Inquisitive collectors can safely investigate.’
–Gramophone Magazine
MusicWeb International :
‘This is a composer you need to discover if the references above already appeal to you.’
—Rob Barnett, MusicWeb International
MusicWeb International :
‘The performances by the London Piano Trio are thoroughly convincing in every way and the recording in Potton Hall is pretty good, […] this is self-recommending for the new generation of Tovey admirers.’
—Jonathan Woolf, MusicWeb International