The Israel Piano Trio (Hebrew: שלישיית הפסנתר הישראלית) is a classical piano trio founded in 1972 by the pianist Alexander Volkov, the violinist Menahem Breuer, and the cellist Zvi Harell.
Formation and members edit
The Israel piano trio was founded in Israel in 1972 by Alexander Volkov (piano), Menahem Breuer (violin), and Zvi Harell (cello).[1][2] Zvi Harell was later replaced with Marcel Bergman,[1][3] and later by Hillel Zori.[4] After the death of Alexander Volkov in 2006,[5][6] the pianist Tomer Lev joined the trio. As of 2011, the members are Roglit Ishay (piano), Menahem Breuer (violin), and Hillel Zori (cello).[7][8]
Repertoire and recordings edit
The trio's recordings include the complete piano trios of Brahms,[9] Mendelssohn,[10] Schubert[11][12] and Schumann,[13] as well as works by 20th century Israeli composers. The TV documentary "Mendelssohn returns to Leipzig" features a journey of the trio to Leipzig-Gewandhaus.[14] The trio often performed for the BBC (including live broadcasts).[1][15]
Discography edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Ben-Zur, M. "Israel Piano Trio". Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Archived from the original on 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ Jacob Siskind (November 7, 1975). "Trio brings warmth to Brahms". The Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Tumelty, Michael. "Israel Piano Trio". The Glasgow Herald (Feb. 16, 1988). Archived from the original on 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "concert to the memory of Alexander Volkov". habama.co.il. Archived from the original on 2014-09-20. Retrieved 2011-12-26.
- ^ "Tel Aviv University announcement" (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2011-12-26.
- ^ "Spotlight". Haaretz. February 7, 2006. Archived from the original on 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2011-12-26.
- ^ "Wigmore Hall concert announcement". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ Round, S. (January 6, 2011). "Trio in tune with Israel's music". The Jewish Chronicle Online. Archived from the original on 2011-01-22.
- ^ "More Beethoven". Gramophone (September 1986): 125. 1986.
- ^ "MENDELSSOHN. Piano Trios". Gramophone (May 1991): 76.
- ^ "SCHUBERT". Gramophone (October 1985): 78.
- ^ Horton, Pat. "Schubert: Piano Trios". jazzstore.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-24. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
- ^ "SCHUMANN. Piano Trios". Gramophone (April 1991): 87. 1991.
- ^ "Amythos Films announcement". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
- ^ "BBC program, 15/5/2011". Archived from the original on 2011-03-18. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
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