Schubert, Hephzibah & Yehudi Menuhin, Maurice Gendron, Amadeus Quartett – Quintette "La Truite" = "The Trout" = "Die Forelle" / Trios Op. 99 & 100 - Sonatensatz / Notturno

Schubert – Hephzibah & Yehudi Menuhin, Maurice Gendron, Amadeus Quartett – “Trout” Quintet / Piano Trios Op. 99 & 100

A richly rewarding collection of Schubert’s finest chamber works, this recording brings together an exceptional group of musicians - Yehudi Menuhin, Hephzibah Menuhin, Maurice Gendron, and the Amadeus Quartet - to explore the lyrical warmth and melodic brilliance of Franz Schubert.

At the heart of the set is the beloved “Trout” Quintet, a work that perfectly captures Schubert’s gift for melody and joyful interplay. Its unusual instrumentation, including double bass, gives the music a buoyant, almost orchestral richness, while the famous variation movement on Die Forelle (“The Trout”) theme adds charm and elegance.

The two great piano trios (D. 898 and D. 929) reveal a more expansive and emotionally complex side of Schubert’s chamber writing. Here, long lyrical lines unfold with a symphonic sense of scale, balancing intimacy with dramatic depth. The ensemble’s performance highlights the conversational nature of the music, with each instrument contributing equally to the unfolding narrative.

The inclusion of the Sonatensatz and Notturno provides further insight into Schubert’s evolving style—both works offering moments of introspection and lyrical beauty that complement the larger compositions.

Beautifully performed and thoughtfully assembled, this collection captures Schubert’s chamber music at its most expressive - full of warmth, subtlety, and timeless melodic invention.

Tracklist:

Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 “Trout”
1–1 – Allegro vivace
1–2 – Andante
1–3 – Scherzo: Presto
1–4 – Theme and Variations
1–5 – Finale: Allegro giusto

Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898
1–6 – Allegro
1–7 – Andante un poco mosso
1–8 – Scherzo: Allegro
1–9 – Rondo: Allegro vivace

Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
2–1 – Allegro
2–2 – Andante con moto
2–3 – Scherzo: Allegro moderato
2–4 – Allegro moderato

2–5 – Sonatensatz in B-flat major, D. 28
2–6 – Notturno in E-flat major, D. 897