Cello: Philippe Muller, Double Bass: Duncan McTier, Piano: Jacques Rouvier, Viola: Vladimir Mendelssohn, Violin: Jean-Jacques Kantorow, Labelcode UCD16676 (UCD 16676)
The "Forellenquintett/+" CD brings together four exceptional musicians?Jean-Jacques Kantorow (violin), Jacques Rouvier (piano), Bruno Müller (viola), and Duncan McTier (double bass)?to perform Franz Schubert?s beloved Trout Quintet alongside additional chamber works. This recording captures the quintessence of Romantic chamber music, blending lyrical beauty with virtuosic interplay. The ensemble is renowned for their sensitive interpretations and technical brilliance, each member boasting an impressive international career: Kantorow is celebrated as a violinist and conductor; Rouvier has won major piano competitions; Müller is acclaimed for his expressive viola playing; McTier stands among the world?s leading double bassists. Ucd, the label behind this release, is known for its commitment to high-quality classical recordings that spotlight both established masters and rising stars in the genre.