piano trio
Britishnoun
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an instrumental ensemble consisting of a piano, a violin, and a cello
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a piece of music written for such an ensemble, usually having the form and commonest features of a sonata
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The group was praised for redefining the perception of the piano trio and of chamber music itself.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
He approached his goal — extending the boundaries of the piano trio format — with the intensity of a religious scholar.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2023
“Moon Song” has the aesthetic of classic jazz, with Diehl leading a piano trio behind her, but its words meditate on the dangers and discomforts of love, in a way that few old standards do.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
Trio Celeste The piano trio is joined by the Chamber Music OC Camerata, making its performance debut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2018
Among contemporary composers, Mathilde von Kralike has published a piano trio of some interest.
From Woman's Work in Music by Elson, Arthur
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