For a very first CD, it takes a certain ambition to tackle a complete Beethoven trio. Even if the composer's birthday period is appropriate, the young Trio Sōra is entering the competition with the recent release of another complete set of Barenboim father and son and Kian Soltani, other occasional works by the Capuçon brothers and Frank Braley, the Smetana Trio or the trio David Grimal, Philippe Cassard and Anne Gastinel. Not to mention the numerous releases of old versions, the triple CD of Sōra easily stands out with that youthful ardor, a certain carelessness (as the grumpiest would say) that hits the bull's eye and completely renews the listening experience. One only has to compare with other wise versions to realize that the three young artists are above all looking for the spontaneity of Beethovenian writing to break the image of a great untouchable master. Everything breathes naturally in this integral to the sound, magnificently rendered. Contrary to what their name would suggest, the members of the Trio Sōra (created in 2015) do not form a brotherhood, Sōra meaning in Amerindian "bird that sings as it takes flight". Although the agreement suggests a beautiful sisterhood, Pauline Chenais and Angèle Legasa simply met at the CNSM in Paris, soon to be joined by Clémence de Forceville. First recording and first masterstroke that augurs well for the best.