Dvorak: Piano Trios
Dvorák's Trio in F minor, Op. 65, is quite simply the finest piano trio since Beethoven and a work you will fall in love with at first listen. It has been overshadowed by the later, more popular "Dumky" Trio, Op. 90, which is a pity because the earlier work is greater in every respect. Fortunately, you can make up your own mind with this excellent recording that presents Yo-Yo Ma in a chamber-music setting--one that suits him very well. His playing is both considered and considerate, and his burnished tone in the F-minor's slow movement is something to treasure. A wonderful disc.--David Hurwitz