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Trio Wanderer

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Trio Vandaler takes on Shostakovichs Piano Quintet.With guest musicians joining in, their fresh take on this masterpiece offers a unique twist!The Trio Vandala, a veteran French piano trio, released Shostakovichs two piano trios on Harmonia Mundi in 2004a recording still regarded as a classic today. Now, some 15 years later, theyve taken on Shostakovich once again.Its particularly noteworthy that this time theyve invited guests to perform not only the iconic Piano Quintet but also Seven Songs on Poems by Brok, in which the piano trio accompanies a mezzo-soprano. With the addition of Catherine Montier and Christophe Gaug to the Piano Quintet, the ensemble achieves an even grander sense of scale. The rich expressiveness achieved through a slightly slower tempo is unique.In the Seven Songs on Poems by Brok, another highlight is the solo performance by mezzo-soprano Semenchuk, who has garnered att