Fritz Kauffmann: Piano Trios opp. 9 & 20

[eschiss1]

My mistake. At least some of the movements -are- available on YouTube, maybe that's what I was thinking of, but yeep, am I getting easily confused between the one thing here and the other thing, there. I apologize (it's been a week?)

[Alan Howe]

Not to worry, Eric. I'm sure it'll appear there soon.

[eschiss1]

Sorry, I meant "it's been quite a week"/"it's really been one of those weeks", that was ambiguous!

[Alan Howe]

The CD's now available to order from jpc:
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/cpo/detail/-/art/fritz-kauffmann-klaviertrios-c-moll-op-9-es-dur-op-20/hnum/12009204

[Alan Howe]

My copy arrived in the post this afternoon and I must say that I am extremely impressed with the music. Interestingly, the Franke affair is mentioned in the booklet, although there's no specific mention of our part in uncovering Franke's plagiarism. Nevertheless, this is evidence that news of the scandal has spread far and wide, in this case in connection with Kauffmann's A minor Symphony.

What would now be good to know is whether we have in effect rescued Kauffmann's name from total obscurity, with Reverie's digital realisation of his Symphony being the pivotal moment.

[Ilja]

The download became available yesterday (you should now also be able to stream it through Presto and Spotify), and they're very worthwhile pieces. Clearly in the Brahmsian mould, they are nonetheless purposely more light-hearted. Kauffmann's music knows how to flow, and at rough half an hour each these entertaining pieces don't outstay their welcome. The E-flat Trio is particularly attractive, and contains a few genuine ear-worms.

[Tapiola]

This has been one of my favorite 2025 releases. Both works have a freshness and spark in their writing, a complete joy to listen to.