SCHUBERT: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major
KYLE YEUNG: "Convergence" for Piano Trio (World Premiere)
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio No. 1 in E-flat Major
In their first performance of the season, Trio Barclay brings to life Schubert’s Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat major.
Composed in the final year of Schubert’s life, first piano trio is a radiant masterpiece. Overflowing with lyricism, drama, and Schubert’s signature "magical" modulations, this grand sonata-style work brims with soaring melodies, intimate dialogues, and spirited dances. A cornerstone of the chamber repertoire, the trio showcases Schubert’s unparalleled gift for melody and form, affirming his place alongside Beethoven in the pantheon of great composers.
DVOŘÁK: Piano Trio No. 3 in F Minor
SHERIDAN SEYFRIED: Piano Trio No. 4 (World Premiere)
Dvořák’s Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor is a chamber music masterpiece brimming with stormy intensity. It is an epic journey of passion, conflict, and triumph. A work of deep emotional complexity, this trio blends Slavic nationalism, Romantic grandeur, and Viennese elegance.
From its fiery opening to the heartfelt adagio and breathtaking finale, Dvořák’s masterful storytelling unfolds in every note. Often called his most "Brahmsian" work, it is uniquely Dvořák—rich, evocative, and unforgettable.
