Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Complete Piano Trios (Trio Parnassus)

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Piano Trio in B-Flat Major, K. 502
• Piano Trio in E Major, K. 542
• Piano Trio in G Major, K. 496
• Divertimento for Piano Trio in B-Flat Major, K. 254
• Piano Trio in C Major, K. 548
• Piano Trio in G Major, K. 564
• Movements for Piano Trio, K. 442

Trio Parnassus

    Wolf-Dieter Streicher, violin

    Michael Groß, cello

    Chia Chou, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm

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This acclaimed complete recording of Mozart’s piano trios by the world-class Trio Parnassus captures a decisive evolution in chamber music with intellectual rigor and expressive depth. Featuring both celebrated masterpieces and lesser-known fragments, the thoughtfully curated edition establishes a benchmark for stylistic authenticity. A remarkable equilibrium is achieved as the conversational lines of the violin and cello merge with the rich sonorities of a legendary 1901 "Manfred Bürki" Steinway concert grand. Captured with pristine clarity in MDG’s audiophile-quality recording, this release offers structural insight and natural elegance, making it an essential addition to any discerning classical collection.

Founded in the early 1980s, the world-class Trio Parnassus, currently consisting of violinist Julia Galic, cellist Michael Groß, and pianist Johann Blanchard, is celebrated for its interpretive perfection and archival discoveries. Eschewing historicist period instruments, the ensemble leverages modern instruments to forge a distinct, vibrant sonic identity. Their vast discography on the audiophile MDG label includes complete cycles of twenty composers, highlighted by a landmark 1991 Mozart recording that propelled them to the global elite. Balancing classical rigor with romantic nuance, the trio crafts cohesive, historically sensitive concert programs that stretch from Joseph Haydn to contemporary masterworks.