The music on this CD demonstrates clearly the variety this instrumental combination can offer. It is possible that the unusual constellation itself is what has particularly excited (or exasperated) so many composers: What do these instruments have in common? What contrasts are possible? What combinations can come into play?

The CD at hand shows not only the broad range of musical ideas that can unfold, but also the innovative forms of ensemble playing the performers have developed. The pieces that have already been written show that this combination of instruments has a future. Perhaps someday this trio “sound body” will define a new genre, which in the absence of some other name might very well be called “Trio Accanto” ...