String Trio No. 4 in D Major, Op.9/2 (parts) by Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was the most influential and admired composer of the Romantic Era, and is considered today to be among the greatest composers of classical music to ever live. His music is known variously for its compositional rigor, sublime beauty, organic development, gripping urgency, and life-affirming, universal humanism. He left a significant mark on almost every classical genre he worked in, from string quartets to symphonies.
Beethoven's five string trios are relatively early, classical works, all composed in a space of about two years, from 1797-99. Though light and resembling divertimentos, they are Beethoven thru and thru. His three Op.9 trios are weightier pieces that prepare for his string quartets. Op.9, No.2 in D Major for violin, viola, and cello is the most classical of the three, with charming warmth and subtlety. Parts only. Advanced level, grade 5.
