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Trio Lirico

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Trio Works by Three Modern Composers Who Swept the WorldThis album brings together string trios by Penderecki, who sparked a craze half a century ago; Schnittke, who sparked a craze a quarter-century ago; and Weinberg, who is currently enjoying a surge in popularity. All three possessed talents that transcended the confines of the former communist bloc, and their works are truly magnificent.What these three masters have in common is that they all have Jewish heritage and possess the unique personalities and charisma that made them sensations of their time. Shostakovich and Weinberg, in particular, were at the peak of their creative powers, and their music holds a magical power. You can hear music from the heart that goes beyond mere technique.Trio Lirico, led by the accomplished German musician Franziska Pech, has been attracting intense attention in Japan in recent years. Formed in 2014, they a