Dvorák, Shostakovich & Tower: Piano Trios Oberlin Trio

• Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Piano trio No. 2 in E minor, op. 67 (1944)
• 1I. Andante07:32
• 2II. Allegro con brio02:58
• 3III. Largo05:47
• 4IV. Allegretto10:17
• Joan Tower (1938-): Big Sky
• 5Big Sky07:00
• Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904): Piano trio No. 4 in E minor, op. 90, -Dumky- (1891)
• 6I. Lento maestoso04:19
• 7II. Poco adagio07:18
• 8III. Andante06:39
• 9IV. Andante moderato05:07
• 10V. Allegro04:11
• 11VI. Lento maestoso04:37
• Total Runtime01:05:45

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Each piece on this recording is a deeply personal statement from its composer. Dmitri Shostakovich’s Trio no. 2 is a compelling tale of human endurance and tragedy, which he experienced in his personal life and as a composer working under oppressive conditions in Soviet russia. Joan Tower’s Big Sky was inspired by childhood memories of horseback riding in the valley of la Paz, bolivia. For Antonin Dvorak, in no work does the influence of the pan-Slavic folk music of his native bohemia reach such heights as in his “Dumky” trio: six passionate and spirited dance movements in which exuberance and melancholy effortlessly intermingle.

Oberlin Trio:

David Bowlin, violin
Amir Eldan, cello
Haewon Song, piano

Oberlin Trio
Founded in 1982 by distinguished faculty members at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the Oberlin Trio has performed to enthusiastic acclaim throughout the world for more than 30 years. Since 2008, the tradition has been carried forward by pianist Haewon Song, violinist David Bowlin, and cellist Amir Eldan. Together, they have presented recitals and master classes across the United States, Korea, and China. In keeping with the ensemble’s commitment to educating young artists, members of the Oberlin Trio enjoy teaching at top music schools in the U.S. and abroad.

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