The 'best of my works,' as Beethoven described his 'String Trios Op. 9' when they were published in July 1798. Indeed, the young composer surpassed himself throughout a triptych of works combining beauty of sound, formal originality and a high degree of instrumental virtuosity. Trio Arnold, one of the few permanent ensembles specialising in the string trio repertory, bring to these masterpieces the right blend of perfectionism and intensity that makes for great interpretations.

Disc 1
1. I. Adagio - Allegro Con Brio (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
2. II. Adagio Ma Non Tanto E Cantabile (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
3. III. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio I - Allegro - Trio II (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
4. IV. Presto (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
5. I. Allegretto (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
6. II. Andante Quasi Allegretto (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
7. III. Menuetto. Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
8. IV. Rondo: Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
9. I. Allegro Con Spirito (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
10. II. Adagio Con Espressione (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
11. III. Scherzo. Allegro Molto E Vivace (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold
12. IV. Finale. Presto (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Trio Arnold