"The members of the Phaeton Piano Trio are virtuosos who cannot be surpassed in their musicianship and who unconditionally place their art in the service of the interpretation."  —Erlanger Nachrichten

Overview

Immerse yourself in the romantic world of the Phaeton Piano Trio, as their performance is bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight. This exceptional ensemble, comprised of Friedemann Eichhorn, violin; Peter Hörr, violincello; and Florian Uhlig, piano , is known for their passionate performances, virtuosic technique, and seamless ensemble work. Each member of the trio is an acclaimed soloist in their own right, and their combined artistry creates a truly captivating musical experience. The program presents a compelling mix of contemporary energy with Fazıl Say's Trio Space Jump alongside the established masterpieces of Beethoven's "Archduke" Trio, Op. 97, and Saint-Saëns' Trio No. 2. The candlelight will enhance the intimacy of the piano trio setting, creating a truly magical musical experience.

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  • Program
    Fazil Say
    (1970- )

    		“Space Jump”for Piano Trio, Op. 46

    L. van Beethoven
    (1770-1827)

    		Piano Trio in Bb Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”
    Allegro moderato
    Scherzo: Allegro
    Andante cantabile,ma pero con moto
    Allegro moderato


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    Saint Saens
    (1835-1921)

    Piano Trio No, 2 in E Minor, Op. 92
    Allegro non troppo
    Allegretto
    Andante con moto
    Grazioso, poco allegro
    Allegro

  • Performer Bios

    The Phaeton Piano Trio unites three top German artists of international standing, Friedemann Eichhorn, violin; Peter Hörr, violincello; Florian Uhlig, piano, to form one of the most exciting piano trios on the international concert scene. As successful soloists for over twenty years, they are at home on the big stages in Europe, overseas and Asia and have already performed in major European music capitals.

    The Phaeton Piano Trio celebrated its South American debut in Fundación Beethoven, Santiago de Chile and made another debut in the USA in 2020 with concerts at the Library of Congress, Washington and the Frick Collection, New York. In 2023 and 2024, the Phaeton Piano Trio will tour the USA again, and for the first time in 2023, they will also perform in Canada. The trio has a large repertoire ranging from Haydn, Beethoven, Dvorak to Wolfgang Rihm. In 2023/2024, they plan to record French piano trios by Saint-Saens, Fauré, and Huré.

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