1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist whose works marked the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western music. His compositions, ranging from symphonies and sonatas to chamber music, are celebrated for their emotional depth, innovation, and technical mastery. Despite losing his hearing in later life, Beethoven’s creativity flourished, leaving a profound legacy in classical music.
Beethoven’s String Trios
Beethoven’s string trios, composed for violin, viola, and cello, are some of his earlier chamber works, written before he ventured into string quartets. The most significant are the three String Trios, Op. 9, written in 1797-1798, which he considered some of his finest early compositions. These trios explore intricate interplay among the three instruments and display Beethoven’s growing confidence in handling form and structure. Though often overshadowed by his quartets, the string trios show Beethoven’s development as a composer, blending Classical clarity with the boldness that would define his later works.
String trio op 9 no 1 in G
Recorded on June 16th 2000 in the Statenzaal of Dordrecht