This episode we’re travelling through the first part of the nineteenth century, listening to the famous Trout Quintet from Franz Schubert and a sonata for cello and fortepiano from George Onslow.
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
1. Quintet for violin, viola, cello, contrabass and fortepiano ‘Die Forelle’, D667
– I. Allegro vivace
– II. Andante
– III. Scherzo
– IV. Andantino (theme and variations)
– V. Allegro Giusto
Performing: Midori Seiler, violin. Martina Forni, viola. Stefano Veggetti, cello. Beltane Ruiz Molina, contrabass. Jos van Immerseel, fortepiano
(CD: Alpha nr. 216)
George Onslow (1784-1852)
2. Sonata for cello and fortepiano opus 16 no. 3
– I. Allegro vivace
– II. Adagio
– III. Finale: Agitato e espressivo
Performing: Emmanuel Jacques, cello. Maude Gratton, fortepiano
(CD: Mirare nr. MIR 192)
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
3. Nocturne in E flat major Op. 85
Performing: Bart van Oort, piano (Érard, 1849)
(CD label: Cantus nr. C 9634)
