Brahms: Complete Trios

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) composed three piano trios: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8, Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87, and Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101. The first trio, originally written in 1854 and revised in 1889, balances youthful lyricism with mature refinement. Its heartfelt melodies and introspective passages reflect Brahms’ early Romantic inclinations. The second trio, composed in 1882, exudes warmth and structural clarity, featuring some attractive folk-inspired themes. The third trio, from 1886, is darker and more compact, epitomizing his later, more concentrated style.