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THE ALBENERI TRIO

 

 

 

The Albeneri Trio was an American chamber music ensemble active in the mid-20th century. It was formed in 1944 and originally consisted of Alexander Schneider (violin), Benar Heifetz (cello), and Erich Itor Kahn (piano). The trio’s name was derived from a combination of the members’ first names: AL (Alexander), BEN (Benar), and ERI (Erich).

In 1948, Alexander Schneider left the ensemble and was replaced by violinist Giorgio Ciompi, who became a central figure in the trio’s later activities. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Albeneri Trio gained recognition for its performances across the United States, appearing in concert series and cultural institutions, including engagements documented in 1951.

The ensemble’s repertoire focused on the core classical piano trio literature, with works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert, and their performances were noted for disciplined ensemble playing and thoughtful interpretation. Through its concert activity, the Albeneri Trio contributed to the vitality of American chamber music in the post-World War II period.

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

Beethoven – The Albeneri Trio – Trio In D Major, Op. 70, No. 1, “Ghost” / Trio In E-Flat, Op. 70, No. 2

Label: Mercury – MG10139, Mercury – MG 10139

Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono

Country: US

Genre: Classical

Style: Classical

Trio In D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (“Ghost”)

A1 1. Allegro Vivace Con Brio

A2 2. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo

A3 3. Presto

Trio In E-Flat, Op. 70, No. 2

B1 1. Poco Sostenuto; Allegro Ma Non Troppo

B2 2. Allegretto

B3 3. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo

B4 4. Allegro

Cello – Benar Heifetz

Composed By – Beethoven

Ensemble – Albeneri Trio

Piano – Erich Itor Kahn

Violin – Giorgio Ciompi

 

Beethoven – The Albeneri Trio – Trio In B-Flat Op. 97 “Archduke”

Label: Mercury – MG10140, Mercury – MG 10140

Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono

Country: US

Genre: Classical

Style: Classical

Trio In B-Flat Op. 97 “Archduke”

A1 1. Allegro Moderato

A2 2. Scherzo — Allegro

B1 3. Andante Cantabile Ma Pero Con Moto

B2 4. Allegro Moderato

Cello – Benar Heifetz

Composed By – Beethoven

Ensemble – Albeneri Trio

Piano – Erich Itor Kahn

Violin – Giorgio Ciompi

 

Schubert – The Albeneri Trio – Trio No. 2 In E-Flat, Op. 100

Label: Mercury – MG10107, Mercury – MG 10107

Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono

Country: US

Genre: Classical

Style: Romantic

Trio No. 2 In E-Flat, Op. 100

A1 1. Allegro

A2 2. Andante Con Moto

B1 3. Scherzo: Allegro Moderato

B2 4. Allegro Moderato

Cello – Benar Heifetz

Composed By – Schubert

Ensemble – Albeneri Trio

Piano – Erich Itor Kahn

Violin – Giorgio Ciompi

 

Fauré, Ravel / Albeneri Trio – Trio In D Minor, Op. 120 / Trio In A Minor

The Albeneri Trio

Erich Itor-Kahn, piano

Giorgio Ciompi, violin

Benar Heifetz, cello

Label: Mercury – MG 10089

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: US

Genre: Classical

Style: Classical

Trio In D Minor, Op. 120

Composed By – Fauré

A1 I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo

A2 II. Andantino

A3 III. Allegro Vivo

Trio In A Minor

Composed By – Ravel

B1 I. Modéré

B2 II. Pantoum

B3 III. Passacaille

B4 IV. Final