Brahms: Trio in E-flat major for Horn, Violin, and Piano, Op. 40

An anomaly in its time, Brahms’s trio was written for the natural horn, which had long been replaced by the modern valve horn. The German term “Waldhorn” (or “forest horn”) referred to the traditional outdoor use of the instrument. In recapturing the character of the historical instrument, which Brahms learned in his childhood, the composer created a richly personal work with a unique legacy that endures today. 00:00 I. Andante 08:09 II. Scherzo: Allegro 15:26 III. Adagio mesto 22:51 IV. Finale: Allegro con brio ARTISTS: Radovan Vlatković, horn; Paul Huang, violin; Juho Pohjonen, piano Recorded live in Alice Tully Hall on May 3, 2016. Video produced by Ibis Productions. Hear this piece in our Czerny and Brahms concert on October 22, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/pvywu6pr Livestream the show here: https://tinyurl.com/3sjyx2wt Experience chamber music live with CMS: https://tinyurl.com/cmsperformances #brahms #classicalmusic #horn