Tchaikovsky's Trio is a powerful and emotional work that exhibits Tchaikovsky's characteristic melodic and harmonic signature. The piece is marked by enveloping melodies, lush harmonies and a strong sense of drama. Taneyev's Trio, written by Tchaikovsky's student and colleague, is a work of great technical virtuosity and musical depth. The piece is marked by its complex counterpoint and rich harmonic language, and features a virtuosic piano part. Both trios share similarities in their technical demands and emotional depth, showing the virtuosity of the performers and the composer's ability to create powerful and evocative music.

Piano: Luis Magalhães

Violino: Gareth Lubbe

Violoncelo: Natalie Clein

1. Tchaikovsky - Trio op. 50. 

Pezzo elegiaco. Moderato assai 

Tema con variazioni. Andante con moto 

Variazione finale e coda. Allegro risoluto e con fuoco–Andante con moto 

Intervalo

2. Taneyev - Trio op. 22

Allegro 

Allegro molto - Tema con variazioni - Tempo del commincio

Andante espressivo - attacca subito il Finale

Finale. Allegro con brio