Hans von Bülow ranked it above the works of Schubert and Schumann, and even the critics in England were unanimous: Bernhard Molique’s music absolutely must be heard more often!
Answering this call, the Trio Parnassus begins with a presentation of the two piano trios of a musician whose great compositional artistry makes us wonder how he ever could have been completely forgotten.
Molique (1802-1869), who for a short time perfected his violin playing under the great Louis Spohr, was a member of the “Davidsbündler” led by Robert Schumann, regularly performed with Mendelssohn, was on friendly terms with Theobald Böhm, and enjoyed Hector Berlioz’s respect. A welcome addition to the catalogue.
