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Anhang 03 – Trio in D Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello
Anhang 3 – Trio in D Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello
World premiere of the Trio: Bridge Trio, Moneglia, August 10, 2005
Anhang 3 – Trio in D Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello
World premiere of the Trio: Bridge Trio, Moneglia, August 10, 2005. Trio in D major for violin, cello, and piano. Location: London, British Museum, Add. Mss. 31.748. Two pages are missing: from bar 63 to bar 96 in the first movement. The trio was attributed to Mozart until 1910 (Köchel, Anhang 52a). In 1926, it was attributed by Théodore Wyzewa and Georges de Saint-Foix to Beethoven, along with four other pieces (Rondo for piano, Anhang 6, and Three pieces for piano four hands, Anhang 8). Estimated date of composition: between 1788 and 1791.
Studied extensively in 2005 by the Beethoven Research Center at , the Trio, in its current edition, has been completed with the 33 missing bars by Albert Willem Holsbergen, Dutch musicologist and expert in philological reconstructions. The first public performance of this new version was held in Moneglia (Genoa) by the Frank Bridge Trio.
First edition: G. de Saint-Foix, in Oeuvres inédites de Beethoven (Publications of the Société française de Musicologie, Volume II), Paris 1926 (E. Droz), pp. 1–27.
Descriptions:
- Prod’homme (“Jeunesse”): No. 77
- Hess: No. 41
- Köchel-Verzeichnis: Anh. 284h (p. 895)
- Bruers: p. 482 (No. 307)
- Biamonti: I, pp. 115ff. (No. 81)
Bibliography:
- Th. Wyzewa and G. Saint-Foix in Guide musical (Brussels, December 25, 1910 and January 1, 1911)
- J. G. Prod’homme in Temps (Paris), April 22, 1919 (see ZfMw I, p. 567f)
- G. de Saint-Foix, Mozart et le jeune Beethoven in Rivista musicale italiana XXVII, pp. 85–111 (January 1920; see ZfMw II, p. 384) and his introduction to Oeuvres inédites de Beethoven (Paris 1926, see above)
- Ad. Sandberger: Über einige neu aufgefundene Jugendkompositionen Beethovens in Beethoven-Almanach der Deutschen Musikbücherei, Regensburg 1927, pp. 235ff (pp. 240–248)
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Further literature: see Anhang 2
Moneglia is a splendid town located in a charming inlet on the eastern Ligurian Riviera. Its tourist vocation is well represented by a large beach of fine sand, ideal for families, where children can play without any danger.
The town also hosts many cultural centers, foremost among them the “Centro Studi Felice Romani”. Led with wisdom and professional care by Mrs. Albina Marcone, the Center has been the protagonist of many initiatives of absolute value, especially in the musical field. For example, it has promoted a renowned international guitar interpretation competition of works by Niccolò Paganini, as well as highly regarded summer masterclasses.
Also noteworthy is the placement, at the Tower of the Fortress of Villafranca, of documents related to Felice Romani, the great 19th-century librettist who had a deep filial affection for Moneglia.
We can say, without fear of contradiction, that Moneglia is among the most active—if not the most active—towns in Liguria in terms of musical dissemination.
The Premiere
In this fertile climate, on August 10, 2005, a world premiere took place for Italy and the world: The performance of the trio for piano, violin, and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed with the 33 missing bars in the first movement by Albert Willem Holsbergen, a renowned Dutch musicologist and editor of a famous reconstruction of the Macbeth Overture, published by Inedita Records.
This trio brings us back to the youth of the Master from Bonn.
The first ensemble to have the honor of performing this trio was the Frank Bridge Trio, composed of:
- Mariangela Marcone, piano
- Roberto Mazzola, violin
- Giulio Glavina, cello
Founded in 1996, the Frank Bridge Trio immediately attracted interest and received enthusiastic praise. It has been invited to perform for various concert societies and festivals in Italy and abroad.
The musicians, graduates of the Niccolò Paganini Conservatory of Genoa, refined their skills under teachers such as A. Casabona, R. Ricci, E. Porta, G. Gaccetta, F. M. Ormezowsky, M. Damerini, and C. Nemes, and have won or placed in important international competitions.
We will report on this world event with photographs, trailers, and interviews after the concert, when the performers will be exclusively interviewed by us.
A final heartfelt thank-you to Mrs. Albina Marcone, whose selfless and devoted support made such a great event possible in such a delightful place.
