String Trios, Op. 9 (Beethoven)

According to the violinist and conductor Angus Watson, these were probably Franz Weiss on viola and either Nikolaus Kraft or his father Anton on cello.

[2] Each of the trios consists of four movements: Although this opus does not contain the most played works by Beethoven it was a significant milestone in his development as a composer.

The Adagio in E major resembles in its beauty and melancholic atmosphere other slow movements written by Beethoven at that time.

It lacks the G major's symphonic effects but conveys a finely subtle chamber music with warm and intimate atmosphere.

Dynamic effects, sharp contrasts in rhythm, harmonic confrontations among other means of music provide momentum and the tone of anxiety.