Superb Musicianship from Vienna Piano Trio

By David Truslove, 28 October 2014

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Reviewed at University of Southampton: Turner Sims, Southampton on 26 October 2014

Haydn, Piano Trio no. 30 in F major, Hob XV:17

Mozart, Piano Trio in G major for Piano, Violin and Cello, K496

Brahms, Piano Trio no. 1 in B major, Op.8

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David Truslove

After many years as a musician – conducting choirs, singing as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and an involvement in education, David now writes programme notes, occasionally composes and enjoys a busy schedule of reviewing.

Superb Musicianship from Vienna Piano Trio at the Turner Sims