Annika Treutler & Aris Quartett – Sibelius: Piano Quintet & Miniatures

Annika Treutler & Aris Quartett – Sibelius: Piano Quintet & Miniatures / A true discovery: Annika Treutler and the Aris Quartett turn to Jean Sibelius’s early Piano Quintet in G minor – a rarely performed gem seldom heard in the concert hall. Powerful, bold, and rich in expressive intensity, the work reveals a surprising side of the Finnish composer beyond his celebrated symphonies. Complemented by selected piano miniatures, the album unfolds a multifaceted portrait ranging from Nordic clarity to lyrical intimacy. This recording invites listeners to rediscover Sibelius – beyond the familiar repertoire and with a fresh perspective on his early chamber music.

Tracklist:

1. mpromptu in B minor, Op. 5 No. 5
2. Impromptu in E major, Op. 5 No. 6
3. Esquisse, Op. 76 No. 1
4. Elegiaco, Op. 76 No. 10
5. Humoristischer Marsch, Op. 97 No. 4
6. Etude, Op. 76 No. 2
7. Souvenir, Op. 99 No. 3
8. Nove