A widely varied 5-album box of chamber music, recorded in the 1990s by two outstanding period-instrument ensembles. L'Archibudelli, performing on gut strings, are heard in Beethoven's 3 Trios, op. 9, where "the playing could scarcely be more sprightly and volatile... They communicate their own relish of the music" (Gramophone), as well as in the famous "Ghost" and "Archduke" Piano Trios - with noted fortepianist Jos van Immerseel - and numerous lesser-known yet fascinating works. The American wind ensemble Mozzafiato is directed by the outstanding clarinetist Charles Neidich. Their single disc features the Octet op. 103, in which Gramophone praised the group's "robust, full-bodied tone-quality... The oboe and bassoon solos which open the Andante second movement sound heavenly; the Minuet and Trio is cheerfully witty... and, in the Rondino, WoO 25, they deliciously reveal the music's textural diversity." In the Sextet op. 71, "Neidich's clarinet playing, in particular, is absolutely stupendous... and his mellifluous virtuosity... is well matched by the other performers to demonstrate this group's fine soloist skills as well as their strong corporate identity. Enchanting performances of the March, WoO 29 and the Duo for clarinet and bassoon, WoO 27 No. 1 complete Mozzafiato's delightful and immensely enjoyable concert."
Trio For Violin, Viola & Cello In E-flat Major Op.3
1-1 Allegro Con Brio 10:20
1-2 Andante 7:41
1-3 Menuetto. Allegretto 3:24
1-4 Adagio 8:06
1-5 Menuetto. Moderato - Vivace 6:02
1-6 Finale. Allegro 6:02
Serenade (Trio) For Violin, Viola & Cello In D Major Op.8
1-7 Marcia. Allegro 2:15
1-8 Adagio 7:52
1-9 Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio 2:21
1-10 Adagio - Scherzo. Allegro Molto 5:06
1-11 Allegretto Alla Pollacca 3:33
1-12 Tema Con Variazioni: Andante Quasi Allegretto - Variations I-IV - Andante Quasi Allegretto - Marcia. Allegro 10:07
Piano Trio In B-flat Major Op.97 "Archduke"
2-1 Allegro Moderato 12:09
2-2 Scherzo. Allegro 6:24
2-3 Andante Cantabile Ma Pero Con Moto 10:58
2-4 Allegro Moderato - Presto 7:19
Piano Trio In D Major Op.70/1 "Ghost
2-5 Allegro Vivace E Con Brio 9:52
2-6 Largo Assai Ed Espressivo 9:01
2-7 Presto 8:20
Trio For Violin, Viola & Cello In G Major Op.9/1
3-1 Adagio - Allegro Con Brio 9:29
3-2 Adagio, Ma Non Tanto E Cantabile 7:31
3-3 Scherzo. Allegro 2:46
3-4 Presto 5:10
Trio For Violin, Viola & Cello In D Major Op.9/2
3-5 Allegretto 7:20
3-6 Andante Quasi Allegretto 4:30
3-7 Menuetto. Allegro 3:16
3-8 Rondo. Allegro 5:44
Trio For Violin, Viola & Cello In C Minor Op.9/3
3-9 Allegro Con Spirito 7:32
3-10 Adagio Con Espressione 5:40
3-11 Scherzo. Allegro Molto E Vivace 3:03
3-12 Finale. Presto 5:18
Sextet For 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & 2 Horns In E-flat Major Op.81b
4-1 Allegro Con Brio 7:58
4-2 Adagio 3:29
4-3 Rondo. Allegro 5:57
Duo For Viola & Cello In E-flat Major WoO32 "Duett Mit Zwei Obligaten Augengläsern"
4-4 Allegro 8:52
4-5 Allegretto 4:42
Quintet For 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos In A Major
4-6 Adagio Sostenuto - Presto 13:56
4-7 Andante Con Variazioni 13:45
4-8 Finale. Presto 8:44
Octet For 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns & 2 Bassoons In E-flat Major Op.103
5-1 Allegro 7:27
5-2 Andante 6:56
5-3 Minuetto 4:04
5-4 Finale. Presto 3:30
5-5 Rondino For 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns & 2 Bassoons In E-flat Major WoO25 7:25
5-6 March For 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns & 2 Bassoons In B-flat Major WoO29 1:15
Duo For Clarinet & Bassoon In C Major WoO27/1
5-7 Allegro Comodo 7:40
5-8 Larghetto Sostenuto 1:56
5-9 Rondo. Allegretto 3:23
5-10 March For 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns & 2 Bassoons In B-flat Major WoO29 1:22
Sextet For 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns & 2 Bassoons In E-flat Major Op.71
5-11 Adagio - Allegro 8:52
5-12 Adagio 3:43
5-13 Menuetto. Quasi Allegretto 2:56
5-14 Rondo. Allegro 3:34
