Timeless Trios

Beethoven's final piano trio, named for his benefactor the Archduke Rudolph, is considered to be not only one of the capstones to Beethoven's 'heroic' middle period, but also one of the greatest compositions in the trio repertoire. Composed in a flurry of inspiration in March 1811, Beethoven was fond of performing this trio, and chose to play it in his final public concert. Musica Tra Amici co-directors Eric Halen and Brinton Averil Smith join wi...