sonority

Question 1

what roles does each instrument play? are there equal roles?

Answer 1

instruments are given roles in this movement which was unlike other piano trios, the piano normally dominates the piece.
all parts are not particularly virtuosic.

Question 2

violin

Answer 2

-double stopping
-plays mainly in the two octaves above its lowest string

Question 3

cello

Answer 3

-both low and high range (resonant/powerful)
-support for the bass of the harmony at times, including notes
-‘tenor like’ range parts to outline inner parts

Question 4

piano

Answer 4

-provides both melodic and accompaniment
-the writing is typical of romantic period but it is perhaps more intimate and less virtuosic
-important melodic material is often presented in a single octave
-middle range is particularly especially in the right hand