Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1 & 2 RES10234 Nicola LeFanu is Maconchy’s daughter

Nicola LeFanu is Maconchy’s daughter and Swayne’s cousin

Indira Grier (cello)

Released to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Debussy’s birth

these performances reveal the richness and vitality of Jacquet’s music

Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1 & 2 RES10234 Nicola LeFanu is Maconchy’s daughterRautio Piano Trio Jane Gordon (violin) Victoria Simonsen (cello) Jan Rautio (fortepiano) Beethovens Piano Trios Op. 1 were first performed in 1793 at one of the chamber music soires held at the home of Prince Karl Lichnowsky the dedicatee of the whole set and in the presence of Beethovens teacher, Joseph Haydn. The influence of Haydn is clearly apparent in both works, with Beethoven enhancing his teachers trademark rhythmic drive with an energetic