Various - Sylvio Lazzari, Wilhelm Kienzl and Wilhelm Jeral: Piano Trios

Two rarely performed piano trios by Sylvio Lazzari and Wilhelm Kienzl form the core of this CD. Lazzari�s Piano Trio op. 13 is characterized by a passionate tone and displays the composer�s dramatic talent; like Kienzl, Lazzari would later become first and foremost an opera composer. Sylvio Lazzari was known for his skillfully crafted, sonorous music. In comparison with Lazzari�s work, the piano trio by Wilhelm Kienzl is even more melodic and full of verve, even if it is also more conventional � which is not surprising since it is by a twenty-three-year-old student. His piano trio is full of youthful freshness. At times Kienzl�s music exhibits flowing structures reminiscent of Schubert, and a hint of salon music wafts through the piece. � propos: Wilhelm Jeral�s 'S�r�nade Viennoise', arranged for piano trio, is presented as a charming encore. This musical gem with 'Wiener Schm�h', as irresistible as a slice of plum cake with whipped cream on top, is congenially brought to the musical table!