The "Forellenquintett" in SACD+CD format, performed by Demus, Irnberger, Ortner, Litschauer, and Bür and released by Gramola, presents a masterful interpretation of Franz Schubert's renowned Piano Quintet in A major ("Trout Quintet"). This recording captures the quintet's vibrant interplay and lyrical beauty with exceptional clarity thanks to high-resolution audio. The ensemble'featuring pianist Jörg Demus alongside distinguished string players'brings both technical brilliance and emotional depth to this beloved chamber work. Gramola is an esteemed Austrian label known for its dedication to classical music excellence since 1924; it has built a reputation for producing outstanding recordings featuring leading artists from Austria and beyond. Each musician on this album boasts international acclaim: Jörg Demus was celebrated for his poetic touch at the piano; Benjamin Schmid (violin), Martin Rummel (cello), Wolfgang Schulz (flute), and others have graced prestigious concert stages worldwide. Their collective artistry ensures that this release stands out as a definitive version of Schubert's masterpiece.
Chamber Ensemble
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- Accordion 10- Bassoon 18- Brass 50- Bugle 41- Cello 324- Clarinet 129- Double Bass 20- Early Instrum. 138- Flute 234- Guitar 105- Harp 33- Harpsichord 24- Lute 18- Mandolin 16- Mixed Ensemble 78- Oboe 56- Organ 38- Other 12.233- Other Ensemble 222- Percussion 13- Piano 495- Piano Quartet 28- Piano Trio 166- Recorder 58- Saxophone 53- String Ensemble 94- String Quartet 443- String Quintet 21- String Trio 58- Trombone 20- Trumpet 53- Tuba 3- Viola 71- Violin 606- Wind Ensemble 51- Woodwind 40- octet 3Other Classic 3.451Symphonic Music 14.562
