Franz Schubert - Piano Trio No. 2 (Tsubaki Trio)

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Composer: Franz Schubert

1. Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: I. Allegro
2. Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con moto
3. Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: III. Scherzo. Allegro moderato - Trio
4. Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: IV. Allegro moderato
5. Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau"
6. Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911: No. 5, Der Lindenbaum
7. Heidenroslein, Op. 3, No. 3, D. 257
8. Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 4, Standchen (Serenade)

Tsubaki Trio

    Eriko Iso, violin

    Hitomi Niikura, cello

    Takako Takahashi, piano

Date: 2026

Label: ART INFINI

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Formed through collaborations beginning in 2008 and officially named in 2019, the Tsubaki Trio — pianist Takako Takahashi, violinist Eriko Iso, and cellist Hitomi Niikura — has steadily gained acclaim for its refined ensemble playing and artistic depth. All graduates of Toho Gakuen School of Music, the musicians balance individuality with a cohesive, uncompromising approach to performance. Their interpretations evolve richly over time, likened to a finely aged wine, grounded in a strong musical core. Recognition includes a 5th-place ranking in Oto no Tomo magazine’s 2024 chamber music survey. Their discography spans major works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich, marking a growing repertoire.