Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898, Op. 99
by Franz Schubert
Composed in 1827 and published posthumously in 1836, the Piano Trio in B-flat major D. 898 is among the sunniest and most immediately appealing of Schubert's late chamber works, a glowing counterpart to the more turbulent Second Trio in E-flat. Its four movements inhabit a world of expansive lyricism — the opening Allegro moderato spins long, arching melodies through warmly scored dialogue, the Andante un poco mosso breathes a spirit of gentle improvisation, the Scherzo dances with infectious buoyancy, and the Rondo finale moves with Viennese charm. Together the two piano trios of 1827 mark the apex of the Romantic piano trio repertoire.
Editions
Henle Verlag
Walter Dürr, 1975
Critical Urtext edition based on the autograph manuscript; the primary scholarly and performing text used internationally.
Bärenreiter
Arnold Feil, 2005
Edition from the Neue Schubert Ausgabe with full critical apparatus and detailed source commentary.
Edition Peters
Wilhelm Altmann, 1920
Practical performing edition widely circulated in the early 20th century; some editorial additions reflect Romantic performance traditions.