String Trio for violin, viola, and cello (2011) | Compositions

Dedication: For Rolf [Schulte], Richard [O’Neill], and Fred [Sherry]
Buy Score: Hendon Music (Boosey & Hawkes)
Manuscripts: Paul Sacher Stiftung

Premiere: Dec 8, 2011/ Rolf Schulte, violin / Richard O'Neill, viola / Fred Sherry, cello/ 92nd Street Y, New York, NY

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In planning to compose this string trio I realized that the viola had a more somber sound than the more brilliant violin and cello. While held like the violin, it is somewhat larger which forces the fingers that stop the strings to reach further for high notes. Therefore, I felt that I would make the viola have its own voice and be the most prominent member of the ensemble. The work is dedicated to Rolf Schulte, Richard O’Neill and Fred Sherry. It was composed in May, 2011.

– Elliott Carter

Recordings (2)

La Musique
Genuin GEN 21731 (2021)
Swiss Chamber Soloists: Diego Chenna, bassoon; Félix Renggli, flute; François Benda, clarinet; Heinz Holliger, oboe; Sergio Pires, clarinet; Sarah Wegener, soprano (+4)
Elliott Carter: 103rd Birthday Concert
NMC Recordings (2014)
Rolf Schulte, violin | Fred Sherry, cello | Richard O'Neill, viola | Virgil Blackwell, bass clarinet | Bridget Kibbey, harp | Marie Tachouet, flute | Mike Truesdell, marimba (+8)