This CD features the world première recording of Ignaz Lachner’s (1807–1895) trios for the uncommon formation of violin, viola and piano. Ignaz Lachner and his music was quickly and unjustly forgotten during the many changes during the second half of the 19th century. His older and more famous brother Franz introduced him to Schubert and his circle of friends, which left a lasting influence on his musical style.

The six trios are very similar in formal structure, each four movements in length. Nevertheless, each work is characterized by its own mood and atmosphere, one is denser, the other more symphonic, another more transparent, classical. Lachner’s colorful palette of harmonies and sonorities is distinct, attractive and surprising.

Marc Pantillon, piano, Stefan Muhmenthaler, violin und Anna Barbara Dütschler, viola, have brought a repertoire back to life with this recording, that is well worth discovering.

The musicians have made a number of other «discoveries» that they will be sharing with us on future recordings!