Berlin is the focus of this eighth volume of the History of the Russian Piano Trio, which features two Russian composers who lived in the city. Nikolai Lopatnikoff’s symphonies were premiered by Bruno Walter and Serge Koussevitzky, and he was once ranked alongside Stravinsky. Lopatnikoff’s Piano Trio in A minor is an archetypal example of Russian modernism, unparalleled in it’s use of allusions, tonalities and form. Paul Juon’s Suite in C major is full of elegant and vivid theatrical imagery, while his Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor employs charming stylised folk material influenced by Brahms.

Tracklist:

1. Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 23~I. Allegro
2. Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 23~II. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace
3. Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 23~III. Andante
4. Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 23~IV. Allegro molto
5. Suite in C major, Op. 89~I. Moderato
6. Suite in C major, Op. 89~II. Giocoso
7. Suite in C major, Op. 89~III. Andantino
8. Suite in C major, Op. 89~IV. Allegretto
9. Suite in C major, Op. 89~V. Allegro giusto
10. Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17~I. Allegro
11. Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17~II. Adagio non troppo
12. Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17~III. Rondo: Allegro

UPC: 747313468973
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.12.25
Format: CD