Beethoven Weekend - Linos Piano Trio

Following the lead of Enlightenment literature, Sturm und Drang was also reflected in music. Great dynamic contrasts, dramatic passion and tremendous speed characterize this music. We hear Sturm und Drang in Beethoven’s example Haydn and in Beethoven himself. In the famous Geistertrio, for example. This mysterious “ghost trio” derives its nickname from the slow second movement, in which the strings and piano play an exciting game of question-and-answer that will make your hair stand on end.