I. Moderato

Schnittke: Piano Trio, composer's arrangement of String Trio (1985).
Marked by a close encounter with death, Schnittke's only Piano Trio originated as a string trio. Composing it to mark the centenary of Alban Berg in 1985, Schnittke avoided his trademark stylistic confrontations and direct quotations, preferring subtle allusions to the world of the Viennese classics, especially Schubert.
BBC Music Magazine: Chamber Choice of the Month.