Award-winning violinist Christian Tetzlaff and pianist Lars Vogt are joined with Tanja Tetzlaff on this exciting new recording of the Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Trios. • The Brahms Piano Trios belong to the very core of romantic chamber music repertoire. They span a period from the 1850s (the 1st the 1880s, Op. 101 completed during the last decade of Brahms’ active career as a composer. • Christian Tetzlaff has been considered one of the world’s leading international violinists for many years, and still maintains a most extensive performing schedule. Musical America named him “Instrumentalist of the Year” in 2005 and his recording of the violin concertos by Mendelssohn and Schumann, released on Ondine in 2011 (ODE 1195-2), received the “Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik”. Gramophone Magazine was choosing the recording of the Schumann Violin Sonatas with Lars Vogt (ODE 1205-2) as ‘Disc of the Month’ in January 2014. In addition, in 2015 ICMA awarded Christian Tetzlaff as the ‘Artist of the Year’. • Lars Vogt was appointed the first ever “Pianist in Residence” by the Berlin Philharmonic in 2003/04 and enjoys a high profile as a soloist and chamber musician. • Chamber music plays a significant part in Tanja Tetzlaff’s career. She gives regular recitals in renowned concert series and festivals. In addition to successes in many international competitions, she has collaborated with world- renowed orchestras and conductors.