Israel Piano Trio

The Israel Piano Trio (Hebrew: שלישיית הפסנתר הישראלית‎) is a classical piano trio founded in 1972 by the pianist Alexander Volkov, the violinist Menahem Breuer, and the cellist Zvi Harell.

Formation and members

The Israel piano trio was founded in Israel in 1972 by Alexander Volkov (piano), Menahem Breuer (violin), and Zvi Harell (cello).[1][2] Zvi Harell was later replaced with Marcel Bergman,[1][3] and later by Hillel Zori.[4] After the death of Alexander Volkov in 2006,[5][6] the pianist Tomer Lev joined the trio. As of 2011, the members are Roglit Ishay (piano), Menahem Breuer (violin), and Hillel Zori (cello).[7][8]

Repertoire and recordings

The trio's recordings include the complete piano trios of Brahms,[9] Mendelssohn,[10] Schubert[11][12] and Schumann,[13] as well as works by 20th century Israeli composers. The TV documentary "Mendelssohn returns to Leipzig" features a journey of the trio to Leipzig-Gewandhaus.[14] The trio often performed for the BBC (including live broadcasts).[1][15]

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ben-Zur, M. "Israel Piano Trio". Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online.
  2. ↑ Jacob Siskind (Nov 7, 1975). "Trio brings warmth to Brahms". The Montreal Gazette.
  3. ↑ Tumelty, Michael. "Israel Piano Trio". The Glasgow Herald (Feb. 16, 1988).
  4. ↑ "concert to the memory of Alexander Volkov". habama.co.il.
  5. ↑ "Tel Aviv University announcement" (in Hebrew).
  6. ↑ "Spotlight". Haaretz. 07.02.2006. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ↑ Wigmore Hall concert announcement
  8. ↑ Round, S. (6.1.2011). "Trio in tune with Israel's music". The Jewish Chronicle Online. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ↑ "More Beethoven". Gramophone (September 1986): 125. 1986.
  10. ↑ "MENDELSSOHN. Piano Trios". Gramophone (May 1991): 76.
  11. ↑ "SCHUBERT". Gramophone (October 1985): 78.
  12. ↑ Horton, Pat. "Schubert: Piano Trios". jazzstore.com.
  13. ↑ "SCHUMANN. Piano Trios". Gramophone (April 1991): 87. 1991.
  14. ↑ Amythos Films announcement
  15. ↑ BBC program, 15/5/2011


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