Opus 70 is a set of two Piano Trios by Ludwig van Beethoven, written for piano, violin, and cello. Both trios were composed during Beethoven's stay at Countess Marie von Erdödy's estate, and both are dedicated to her for her hospitality. They were published in 1809.
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Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 1 / Op. 70, No. 1 'Ghost' / Op. 11 'Gassenhauer'
Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Emanuel Ax (piano)
Unlike some 'superstar' ensembles which find personalities fighting for the spotlight, there's a unanimity of purpose here that always puts the music first. That translates into real delight... —
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2025, Recording of the Month
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They are striking for the Trio Sōra’s razor-sharp articulation, and ideal balances in both the rhythmic and harmonic realm. Also impressive and welcome is the ensemble’s observance of Beethoven’s... —
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The Times Records of the Year, 2020
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Special offer. Beethoven: Piano Trios and Variations
RecommendedEugene Istomin (piano), Isaac Stern (violin), Leonard Rose (cello)
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Grammy Awards, 13th Awards (1970), Best Chamber Music Recording
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…these are really impressive and vibrant accounts that bring out all the abrupt contrasts that so shocked the works' Beethoven first audiences… If you prefer these pieces on period instruments,... —
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BBC Music Magazine, February 2007, Chamber Choice
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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas & Piano Trios
RecommendedDaniel Sepec (violin) & Andreas Staier (fortepiano), Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello)
Underpinned by the musicianship of Andreas Staier, these recordings are real classics. Sepec is using Beethoven's own violin. —
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Building a Library, December 2014, First Choice
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Even in 2020’s crowded field of Beethoven recordings, this one by the Smetana Trio stands out...all four works come across with vibrant, persuasive energy in the warm but clean acoustic of the... —
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2020, Chamber Choice
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Martha Argerich: Carte blanche
RecommendedJulian Rachlin (violin), Mischa Maisky (violoncello) & Martha Argerich (piano), Martha Argerich (piano), Lang Lang & Martha Argerich (piano), Yuri Bashmet (viola) & Martha Argerich (piano), Renaud Capuçon (violin) & Martha Argerich (piano), Gabriela Montero & Martha Argerich (pianos),...
As soloist, Argerich’s tender reading of Kinderszenen is almost beyond compare, displaying an astonishing ability to turn the piano into a singing instrument in every bar. —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 20th July 2015
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Beethoven: 'Archduke' & 'Ghost' Piano Trios
Renaud Capuçon (violin), Gautier Capuçon (cello), Frank Braley (piano)
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Diapason d’Or, April 2020, Nouveauté
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Assorted Programs
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