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The Music => Composers & Music => Topic started by: Steve B on Wednesday 20 May 2009, 20:03

Title: Widor Piano Trio
Post by: Steve B on Wednesday 20 May 2009, 20:03
Does anyone else know this beautiful work?; which has the the most heart-easing melody in the slow movement; lots of romantic/Romantic passion in the first movement and an intense coda(in the finale)

Any other Widor recommendations?

Steve
Title: Re: Widor Piano Trio
Post by: orff on Wednesday 20 May 2009, 20:28
Yes, I know it and agree about its value.  The version I own (on Naxos - and beautifully done) is coupled with an equally interesting and lyrical chamber work of Widor's: the Piano Quintet Op.7.

One other suggestion, although not in the chamber category, is Widor's Symphony No.3 for Organ and Orchestra.  This is one awesome work which packs a real stunning depth and power.
Title: Re: Widor Piano Trio
Post by: TerraEpon on Thursday 21 May 2009, 03:09
I like the Symphony too, even though each movement is so long...

On the flip side, Widor also wrotevery suite for flute and piano, and more importantly wrote an Introduction and Rondo for clarinet and piano, which is a pretty well known competition sort of piece for clarinetists.