9314574114225

Bohemian Rhapsody - Smetana, Dvorak & Mercury/buc

Benaud Trio

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Format: CD

Cat No: MR301142

Release Date:  18 February 2013

Label:  Melba

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  9314574114225

Genres:  Classical  Chamber Music  

  • Description

    To follow up to their critically-acclaimed debut recording of Australian Piano Trios on Melba, the Benaud Trio now immerse themselves in two pieces at the core of the piano trio repertoire: Smetana's magnificent Trio, op.15 and Dvorák's beloved Dumky Trio, op. 90. And they conclude with one of their immaculate concert encores, Nicholas Buc's reworking of Freddie Mercury's 'Bohemian Rhapsody', recorded here for the first time.

    Dvorák's Dumky Trio was one of the first pieces that Benaud Trio performed together as an ensemble and has endured as one of their favourites. Its melodic richness and unabashed romanticism are cherished by the players, Amir Farid (piano), Ewen Bramble (violin), and Lachlan Bramble (cello).



    The Benaud Trio is known for exploring a wide range of the musical canon, combining well-known repertoire with the unusual: their version of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' remains an all-time YouTube favourite for piano trio.



    The Trio leapt to prominence on winning the Piano Trio prize at the 2005 Australian Chamber Music Competition. As distinguished Australian composer Ross Edwards says, "Benaud Trio is just what Australian music needs - excellence combined with youthful vitality and a dedication to showcasing the new and refreshing the old."



    Personnel: Amir Farid (piano), Ewen Bramble (cello), Lachlan Bramble (violin)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Bedrich Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor Op.15, Moderato assai
      • 2. Allegro ma non agitato
      • 3. Finale: Presto
      • 4. Antonín Dvorák: Piano Trio in E minor 'Dumky' Op 90 B166, Lento maestoso
      • 5. Poco adagio
      • 6. Andante
      • 7. Andante moderato
      • 8. Allegro
      • 9. Lento maestoso
      • 10. Freddie Mercury: Bohemian Rhapsody (arr Nicholas Buc)