Op. Serenade 10 Beethoven: Septet/ Var - Dohnanyi: Serenade, Op. 10 Beethoven: Septet Op. 20 (Various Artists)

The Kreisler Trio Wien has again invited renowned guest musicians for it's latest album, including the principal hornist of the Vienna Philharmonic, Wolfgang Vladar. The main work of this recording is Beethoven's Septet, Op. 20, combined with the charming Serenade for String Trio by Ernst von Dohnányi as the door-opener. The album cover conveys the joy that these musicians must have had during the recording, which makes even a classic like the Beethoven Septet come across with unexpected freshness and lightness.