Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Classical

Genre

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Chamber

 

Trio 1790 is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by three musicians who shared a passion for historically informed performance practice and a desire to explore the rich repertoire of chamber music from the Classical and early Romantic periods. The founding members of Trio 1790 were violinist Jaap Schröder, cellist Jaap ter Linden, and fortepianist Arthur Schoonderwoerd. All three musicians were well-known in the early music world and had extensive experience performing with other ensembles and orchestras. Schröder, in particular, was a pioneer of the early music movement and had been a member of several influential ensembles, including the Academy of Ancient Music and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. The name "Trio 1790" reflects the ensemble's focus on music from the late 18th century, a period that saw the emergence of the Classical style in music and the rise of composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by these composers as well as lesser-known figures from the period. One of the hallmarks of Trio 1790's performances is their use of historically informed performance practice. This approach involves using period instruments and techniques to recreate the sound and style of music from the past. For example, the ensemble uses gut strings on their instruments instead of the steel strings used on modern instruments, and they play with a lighter touch and more nuanced phrasing than is typical in modern performances. Trio 1790 has performed extensively throughout Europe and North America, appearing at major festivals and concert series such as the Utrecht Early Music Festival, the Boston Early Music Festival, and the Wigmore Hall in London. The ensemble has also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Beethoven's "Ghost" Trio. One of the highlights of Trio 1790's career was their performance at the 2006 Salzburg Festival, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. The ensemble performed a program of music by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to great acclaim, with one reviewer describing their performance as "a revelation, a reminder of the beauty and vitality of this music when played with such skill and sensitivity." Trio 1790 has also received several awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2007, they were awarded the Diapason d'Or, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world, for their recording of Beethoven's "Ghost" Trio. The ensemble has also been praised for their innovative programming and their commitment to exploring lesser-known works from the Classical and early Romantic periods. Despite the retirement of Jaap Schröder in 2010, Trio 1790 continues to perform and record, with new members joining the ensemble to maintain its high standards of musicianship and historical authenticity. The ensemble's legacy as one of the leading interpreters of Classical and early Romantic chamber music is secure, and their recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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