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Three works, three worlds – and yet a shared core: the search for that moment when music transcends itself. César Franck’s youthful Trio in F-sharp minor bursts with creative energy, full of melodies that speak directly to the listener and a sense of freedom that opens up vast musical spaces. Edvard Grieg’s single movement for piano trio unfolds as a cycle of light and motion: searching, glowing, shimmering – a serious game that continually reinvents itself. The enigmatic Trio in A major, long attributed to Brahms, speaks in a warm, expansive voice, familiar in spirit and yet born from an unknown hand. Together, these works paint a panorama of chamber music: youthful and daring, poetic and searching, deeply rooted and full of unanswered questions. For Trio E.T.A., they become a reflection of its own musical identity: an ensemble united by alertness, curiosity, and the joy of creating sound together – always in search of that moment when three voices merge into a living dialogue. “SWR Kultur New Talent” is a support programme for outstanding young classical musicians. Over a period of three years, exceptional artistic personalities are promoted by SWR through concerts, studio productions, and media exposure. Following Janina Ruh, Robert Neumann, and Lionel Martin, the album of Trio E.T.A. is now being released. In 2025, the ensemble celebrated numerous acclaimed debuts, including …