description Trio Wanderer Overview
Trio Wanderer is a French piano trio founded in 1987 and composed of piano, violin, and cello. The ensemble has received prizes at international chamber-music competitions and has recorded extensively for labels including Harmonia Mundi and Virgin Classics. Its repertoire centers on major Classical and Romantic works for piano trio while also encompassing later and contemporary compositions.
help Trio Wanderer FAQ
Who are the musicians in Trio Wanderer?
The French ensemble is built around pianist Vincent Coq, violinist Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabédian, and cellist Raphaël Pidoux. It was founded in 1987 and took its name from Schubert and the Romantic image of the wanderer.
Which composers are central to Trio Wanderer's recordings?
Its discography includes the major piano-trio repertory of Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Dvořák. The group has recorded extensively for the French label Harmonia Mundi.
Why is the ensemble called Trio Wanderer?
The name evokes Franz Schubert's "Wanderer" and the Romantic figure of the traveling artist. It also reflects the ensemble's French identity combined with a repertory deeply rooted in German and Austrian chamber music.
How does Trio Wanderer approach works written for piano, violin, and cello?
It performs as a long-established chamber ensemble rather than presenting the piano as soloist with accompaniment. The same three instrumental roles are retained across works as different as Schubert's expansive trios and Ravel's coloristic Piano Trio.
explore Explore More
Similar to Trio Wanderer
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
