These CDs present all of Beethoven’s music for string trio, even including the alternative ‘trio’ (Hess 28) of the Scherzo movement of Op 9 No 1. Although these works bear early opus numbers they should not be regarded as anything other than first-class, mature Beethoven. They are fine, absorbing pieces, not as well known as they should be—a state of affairs which these wonderful CDs should do much to rectify.
Serenade for string trio in D major, Op. 8
String Trio in E flat major, Op. 3
String Trio in D major, Op. 9 No. 1
String Trio in D major, Op. 9 No. 2
String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3