"Over the years, the Gryphon Trio has become one of the greatest trios on the planet. I started working with them when they were young and I've been recording them for 20 years. It's a trio at the very top of its artistry. Every single movement of this recording is absolutely stunning. I'm very proud of this album." — François Mario Labbé, president, Analekta.
The Montreal-based Analekta label is a leader in Canada's classical music record industry, with a catalogue of more than 500 titles, and counting. To mark Analekta's 25th anniversary this year, CBC Music asked label president Labbé to survey their catalogue and select his top 10 Analekta releases. You can stream his ninth pick below.
Album title: Dvorak, Mendelssohn: Piano Trios.
Year: 1998.
Performers: Gryphon Trio: Annalee Patipatanakoon (violin), Roman Borys (cello), Jamie Parker (piano).
Repertoire:
Dvorak: Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90, "Dumky"
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 49
Stream Gryphon Trio's Dvorak, Mendelssohn: Piano Trios until July 31.