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| Benar Heifetz, cello |
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| Arthur Balsam, piano |
Here's a very nice stereo Music Guild release by the Albeneri Trio; Arthur Balsam on piano, Giorgio Ciompi violin and Benar Heifetz playing the cello. Presented are two of the very lovely Op 1 trios by Beethoven. Recording date is 1962 or 3, it escapes me at the moment.
The three musicians here were all accomplished chamber partners and that sensitivity to the idiom is quite apparent throughout. What makes collaborations like this vital and satisfying is when all parties privy listen to each other and strive to blend and compliment one another. When this occurs, instrumental tension is lessened leaving room to explore the tensions brought on by the composer's intention in writing the piece. And with that, the Albeneri comes up all spades for their music making is a glorious display of respect for one another and musical maturity, an understanding of the score and what needs to be done to effectively realize Beethoven's intentions.
Very satisfying playing here, not indulgent like the Casals/Schneider/Istomin tends towards but rather clear, true and open.
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