(2011) Schumann: The Complete Works for Piano, Vol. 5 id_qobuz:CD 1103/04 The Charl du Plessis Trio

The Charl du Plessis Trio was founded in 2006 to further the enjoyment of jazz music and prove that classic music lovers can enjoy jazz too

double bass and bass clarinet

When heard in this way

This recording presents a selection of favorite miniatures and encore pieces from their vast duo repertoire – a wonderful idea

Although A LONDONER IN NEW YORK was originally written for one of the PJBE’s American tours

(2011) Schumann: The Complete Works for Piano, Vol. 5 id_qobuz:CD 1103/04 The Charl du Plessis TrioCdric Pescia recorded this fifth opus of Robert Schumanns complete piano works in the middle of winter 2010; in a magical; snow covered Berlin. The recording took place in the Siemens Villa; in what was at the time the private concert hall of one of the members of the famous German industrials; on a New York Steinway built in 1901; whose rich sound quality is subtly and naturally suited to these fascinating pieces. There is a gap of 20 years between