Thomas Christian Ensemble - Piano TriosTwo rarely performed piano trios by Sylvio Lazzari and Wilhelm Kienzl form the core of this album. Lazzari's Piano Trio op. 13 is characterized by a passionate tone and displays the composer's dramatic talent; like Kienzl, Lazzari would later become first and foremost an opera composer. Sylvio Lazzari was known for his skillfully crafted, sonorous music. In comparison with Lazzari's work, the piano trio by Wilhelm Kienzl is even more melodic and full

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