Daniel Ottensamer, Stephan Koncz & Christoph Traxler

Clarinetist Daniel Ottensamer and cellist Stephan Koncz are not only members of the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics, respectively; they also share a passion for chamber music. Together with pianist Christoph Traxler, the musicians have joined forces to bring Beethoven's famously notorious "Gassenhauer Trio" to the stage. In the third movement, Beethoven incorporated a melody from the opera L’amor marinaro by composer Joseph Weigl, which became a genuine hit after its premiere in 1797, widely known and heard. The program is completed with additional compositions for clarinet, cello, and piano by composers such as Max Bruch, Italian film music composer Nino Rota, Arvo Pärt, and Vincent d’Indy.

Program
Ludwig van Beethoven // 1770-1827
"Gassenhauer Trio" for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano in B-flat major, Op. 11 // 1797

Max Bruch // 1838-1920
Moderato, No. 8 from: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 83 // 1910
Allegro vivace, ma non troppo, No. 7 from: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 83 // 1910

Nino Rota // 1911-1979
Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano // 1973
// Intermission //

Arvo Pärt // * 1935
Mozart-Adagio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano // 1992

Vincent d’Indy // 1851-1931
Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 29 // 1887

Cast
Daniel Ottensamer | Clarinet
Stephan Koncz | Cello
Christoph Traxler | Piano