The Archduke Trio for piano, violin, and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven was premiered on April 11, 1814, in Vienna. The premiere of the Archduke Trio was one of Beethoven’s final concert performances as a pianist, because of his increasing deafness.
Dedicated to Archduke Rudolf of Austria who was Beethoven’s benefactor and friend – it was the last of Beethoven’s piano trios, and it remains one of his best-known chamber works.
Here is the Gautier Capucon trio to perform this music for you:
