The Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97, by Ludwig van Beethoven is a piano trio for piano, violin, and cello, finished in 1811. It is commonly referred to as the Archduke Trio, because it was dedicated to Archduke Rudolph of Austria, the youngest of twelve children of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor. Rudolf was an amateur pianist and a patron, friend, and composition student of Beethoven. Beethoven dedicated a total of fourteen compositions to the Archduke, who dedicated one of his own to Beethoven in return.
| Date of composition | 1811 |
| Premiered | 1814, April 11th by Ludwig Van Beethoven |
| Type | Piano Trio |
| Tonality | B-flat Major |
| Catalogue | Op. 97 |
| Approx. duration | 40 minutes |
| Instruments |
Piano
Violin Cello |
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio pour piano n°7 en si bémol majeur, Op. 97 "Archduke Trio" Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio per pianoforte n. 7 in si bemolle maggiore, Op. 97 "Archduke Trio" Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio Nr. 7 für Klavier B-dur, Op. 97 "Archduke Trio" |