Felix Mendelssohn's 'Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49,' performed by the Florestan Trio at a Portland concert, showcases the trio's intimate connection with the piece's emotional depth. Praised as one of Mendelssohn's finest works, it blends lyrical beauty with dynamic interplay. Acclaimed by contemporaries like Robert Schumann, the piece resonates deeply within the warm, snug venue, illustrating its timeless appeal. The Florestan Trio's veteran musicianship and familiarity bring an authentic interpretation, particularly highlighted during the second movement's poignant beauty, evoking profound emotional responses from the audience.
The second movement, 'Andante con moto tranquillo,' about 6 minutes of the 24-minute piece, was unspeakably beautiful, even tear-jerking if you were in that frame of mind.
Robert Schumann, Mendelssohn's contemporary, called it the 'master trio of our time' and suggested that Mendelssohn had surfaced as 'the Mozart of our time.'
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