Mozart: The Complete Piano Trios (K.254, K.496, K.502, K.542, K.548, K.564) - The Mozartean Players

Mozart did not confide his most profound thoughts to the trio medium. These pieces aren't superficial, but they aren't his most demanding or intense chamber works either. For that reason, they may be the wrong choice for continuous listening sessions; one at a time is usually best. If you want to hear the music, however, here is an ideal way. Steven Lubin's rippling fortepiano leads the ensemble, but never at the expense of the other parts. The players never exaggerate Mozart's little spells of mock-tragedy, and their alertness keeps the music lively and involving. In performance and recording this is a near-ideal set. --Leslie Gerber