Paris was the musical destination for many Russian emigre composers between the two World Wars, with both Grechaninov, from an older generation, and Tcherepnin, from a younger one, living in the city. Grechaninov’s Piano Trio No. 2 in G major is a brightly decorative work, whereas Tcherepnin’s concise, refined orientalism in the Piano Trio, Op. 34 is influenced by French modernism and the Russian avant-garde. Daniele Amfitheatrof moved to Rome where he wrote his beautiful, sunlit Piano Trio, richly imbued with the aura of Puccini and Mascagni. The dazzling Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes by New York-based Jacob Weinberg incorporates synagogue and Russian tunes, quotations from Bizet, Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann, as well as tango rhythms.

Tracklist:

1. Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, Op. 128-I. Allegro
2. Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, Op. 128-II. Intermezzo. Moderato Assai
3. Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, Op. 128-III. Finale. Vivo
4. Piano Trio, Op. 34-I. Moderato Tranquillo – Allegro
5. Piano Trio, Op. 34-II. Allegretto
6. Piano Trio, Op. 34-III. Allegro Molto
7. Piano Trio “A May”-I. Principiare Lentamente Poi Accelerare – Andante – Allegro – Molto Sostenuto E Drammatico – Largamente – An
8. Piano Trio “A May”-II. Molto Lento
9. Piano Trio “A May”-III. Vivace E Gaio – Lento – Mistico – Solenne – Agitato – Subito Pi Lento – Poco Pi Mosso Ma Con Larghez
10. Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, Op. 28-I. Elegia. Adagio Con Lament
11. Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, Op. 28-II. Scherzo. Presto
12. Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, Op. 28-III. Tema Con Variazioni: Andante Con Moto – Poco Allegretto – Allegro Marciale – Alla Burle

UPC: 747313469079
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.28.25
Format: CD