Hot Picks Smyth String Trio Op. 6

Instrumentation: violin, viola and cello
Edition: full score and parts
Publisher: Bettina Marquardt
Item no.: fue 10042
Year: around 1884
Duration: (30′)
Difficulty: advanced
ISMN: 979-0-50182-042-9

The ambitious four-movement trio in D major is full of vitality and displays an extraordinary eagerness to experiment with regard to the specific conditions and potential of the genre. At the same time it is permeated by a kaleidoscopic variety of themes, which is typical for this spirited composer with her broad education. She intentionally takes on these themes from different traditions and uses them to express many facets of her feelings and ability.