Martin Helmchen - Schubert: Quintet “The Trout”, Variations on “Trokne Blumen” (2009)
Martin Helmchen - Schubert: Quintet “The Trout”, Variations on “Trokne Blumen” (2009)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 69:05 | 313 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: PentaTone classics | Catalog: PTC 5186 334
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 69:05 | 313 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: PentaTone classics | Catalog: PTC 5186 334
Yes, it sounds crazy to make yet another recording of Schubert's Trout Quintet a "reference recording", particularly given the number of really good ones already in circulation. Never mind. There is no finer performance available, and certainly none better recorded: gorgeous, perfectly natural sound whether in regular stereo or SACD surround-sound. So what makes this performance so special? First, and speaking generally, this has got to be one of the most shapely, elegant, and effortlessly flowing versions ever committed to disc. Every phrase breathes, but in such a way that the character of the line always supports what the music seems to want to do. The "interpretation" simply dissolves into the pure experience of Schubert.
Getting down to specifics, listen to the marvelously conversational exchanges between violinist Christian Tetzlaff and pianist Martin Helmchen in the opening movement, and the amazingly perfect intonation of all of the string players. Then there's the perfect balance of Alois Posch's double bass, and the wonderful, dreamy quality of the initial presentation of the "Trout" theme in the fourth movement. The players' wide dynamic range lets them wring every drop of energy from the finale without ever forcing the tone, and it's impossible to overpraise Helmchen's sensitivity in both his solo and accompanying roles.
The couplings prove equally inspired, offering the sort of variety that makes this disc ideal for continuous listening. Usually we encounter the "Trockne Blumen" Variations on flute discs, where they either obliterate the inferior junk that accompanies them, or make you want to scream from the aural fatigue of hearing so much other flute music (let's face it: a little goes a long way). Here they make a refreshing contrast, with Aldo Baerten's soft-toned wooden flute marrying beautifully to Helmchen's elegant keyboard artistry. Yes, Baerten breathes a bit heavily from time to time, but it's not really bothersome. With the lovely Notturno an apt and mellow encore, this is surely one of the great Schubert chamber music recordings. You'll love it.
Martin Helmchen - Schubert: Quintet “The Trout”, Variations on “Trokne Blumen” (2009)
Track List:
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Piano Quintet In A / A-Dur, Op. Posth. 114 - D 667
1. Allegro Vivace 13:21
2. Andante 6:51
3. Scherzo - Presto 4:07
4. Theme (Andantino) - Variations 1-5 - Allegretto 7:28
5. Allegro Giusto 6:30
Variations On Trockne Blumen For Flute And Piano, Op. Posth. 160 - D 802
6. Introduction (Andante) 2:50
7. Theme (Andantino) 2:05
8. Variation 1 1:52
9. Variation 2 1:41
10. Variation 3 2:04
11. Variation 4 1:46
12. Variation 5 2:15
13. Variation 6 2:43
14. Variation 7 3:12
15. Piano Trio (Notturno) In E Flat / Es-Dur, Op. Posth. 148 - D 897: Adagio 9:45
Performers:
Martin Helmchen - piano
Christian Tetzlaff - violin
Antoine Tamesti - viola
Marie-Elisabeth Hecker - cello
Alois Posch - double bass
Aldo Baerten - flute
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