From the Archives - Tchaikovsky for three

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published April 29, 2024 at 2:55 PM CDT

Although Tchaikovsky's output was prolific, he wrote little chamber music. Enjoy his only piano trio: the masterful Piano Trio in A minor which he wrote in memory of his friend and mentor Nikolai Rubenstein. We’ll also hear his very first composition for violin and orchestra played by a student of the man to whom Tchaikovsky dedicated it.

Compositions and Recordings

Piano Trio in A minor
by Peter Tchaikovsky
Yefim Bronfman, Gil Shaham, Truls Mork

Serenade Melancolique Op. 26
by Peter Tchaikovsky
Alfred Wallenstein with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; Jascha Heifetz

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3