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 Khachaturian Trio
Author: Jerry McD. 
Date:   2003-03-19 16:17

Hello All,

I'm looking for opinions about the Khachaturian Trio. I am thinking about putting it on my recital in the fall. Have you played it and what do you think of the piece? My university library had a copy of the score, but no recording so any suggestions for a good recording would also be appreciated. I checked <tapmusic.com> and found one with John Russo, but I'm assuming there are more out there. Also, (I know, this post is getting long...sorry) any other programming suggestions would be helpful. I am looking for a piece of chamber music to round out the program. I am most likely going to play Muczynski 'Time Pieces,' Martino 'A Set for Clarinet,' and the Poulanc Sonata. I was thinking about the violin, piano, and clarinet combination. As you can see I have a lot on my plate already so I don't think I want to tackle the Bartok or Stravinsky at this point. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jerry McD.

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: Ken Shaw 2017
Date:   2003-03-19 18:49

Jerry -

The Khachaturian Trio is excellent music but hard to bring off. It's more difficult than it looks, and you need to sweep through the very "Russian" flourishes with lots of tensile strength in the phrases and no hint of strain.

Simeon Bellison made an outstanding recording (the first one, I think). He was Russian and caught the character better than anyone else. I have an LP reissue on LP (along with the Mozart Quintet). I'm not sure whether it ever made it to CD, but it's worth looking for.

Best regards.

Ken Shaw

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: larryb 
Date:   2003-03-19 18:51

I and my other trio-mates love the Khachaturian trio - it's very soulful, middle eastern sounding. I think it's best played very loosely. The clarinet part can really sing/swing.

Another nice trio to round out your program would be Ponchielli's Paolo and Virginia - not too hard to play, but perhaps hard to find. It's available though.



Post Edited (2003-03-19 20:04)

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: elmo lewis 
Date:   2003-03-20 01:35

Khachaturian is not Russian-he's Armenian.

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: DAVE 
Date:   2003-03-20 02:29

I just can't get into the Khachaturian Trio even after playing it a few times. For me there are better works for this arrangement. Milhaud is fun, but for a very cool piece try the John Harbison. There is also an interesting trio buy a guy named Richard Faith. I am not sure where to get the music for the Faith trio, but there is a recording out there that also has the Khachaturian on it. I think the clarinetist's name was Kathy something--the CD was stolen from me a few years ago. There is a good recording of the Harbison with Loren Kitt, but I am not sure where you can find it.

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: Todd W. 
Date:   2003-03-20 18:32

Jerry McD. --

The Khachaturian Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano is included on a 2-CD EMI "double fforte" (read "bargain") set, featuring the Melos Ensemble performing music of Ravel, Poulenc, Francaix, Milhaud, Bartok, Prokofiev, Skalkottas, and Khachaturian (the Trio).

Gervase de Peyer is the clarinetist.

The catalog number is: 7243 5 72646 2 4 (with 72646 being in bold type).

Todd W.

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: Morrigan 
Date:   2003-03-21 12:21

How freaky, I just stated on this trio! I love it, it's beautiful. Not finding it overly difficult, though. The violinist is having counting and subdivision problems, it's quite difficult for her.



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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: reedwizard 
Date:   2012-10-31 21:44

Hi Folks,

In searching the clarinet billboard archives I saw this post on Ponchielli's Paolo e Virginia duo for clarinet and violin. I cannot find it anywhere, does anyone know where I might find it. Thanks

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: g3clrnt 
Date:   2012-11-01 20:25

Also try The Arutiunian trio!!!!

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: jvanullen 
Date:   2012-11-03 04:03

I might also suggest the Trio by Gian Carlo Menotti, which was written for the Verdehr Trio. The Romanze is one of the most beautiful things I've ever played...and the Envoi is a ton of fun!

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: reedwizard 
Date:   2012-11-04 04:35

Thanks I have performed those trios I am interested in locating the music/score for the Ponchielli.

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: Andrez444 
Date:   2012-11-04 06:20

Reedwizard

One pathway you may wish to follow is to contact June Emerson Music in Ampleforth Leeds UK.

I have just purchased the music from her and am enjoying having an initial play through.

Check The site out at
www.juneemerson.co.uk

I am sure you can get what you are looking for there.

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 Re: Khachaturian Trio
Author: reedwizard 
Date:   2012-11-04 22:51

Thanks, Andrez!

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