The Trio Amelio, recently nominated for the ECHO Rising Star 2026/2027 award, has introduced a new program titled Beethoven X Schachtner, which explores a musical conversation between two different centuries. The ensemble's latest album includes Beethoven's Trio op. 1 n° 3, Johannes X. Schachtner's Piano Trio n° 5, In tiefer Ehrfurcht, and Beethoven's Archiduc Trio in B flat major, op. 97. This program aims to re-examine Beethoven’s compositions through modern interpretations, especially as the bicentenary of his death in 2027 approaches. Reports highlight the Trio Amelio’s interpretation of Beethoven's Trio op. 1 n° 3 in C minor as being marked by strong dynamic contrasts, carefully structured musical lines, and a lively interaction between the three instruments. Another review praises the ensemble’s ability to balance fluidity with clear direction, particularly in the opening movement, which is described as dramatic and sharp. The shift to Johannes X. Schachtner’s work is considered a pivotal moment in the recording. The Piano Trio n° 5 continues the energy and tension from the Beethoven piece, with the trio’s performance blending the contemporary piece smoothly into the program, avoiding any sense of disruption in the journey through historical music. The Archiduc Trio, composed between 1810-1811, is described as a return to a more serene and harmonious musical style. The performance captures the work's grandeur and the elegance of its melodies. The interpretation is noted for its intensity in the slow movement, where Beethoven’s use of theme and variations is explored with great freedom. The Trio Amelio is set to perform in Lyon on May 22, 2027, as part of the ECHO Rising Stars tour. The program for this performance includes works by Schumann, Lera Auerbach, a piece by Helena Winkelman commissioned by ECHO, and Brahms. The ensemble's upcoming appearance in France is expected to be a highlight of their tour, which has included stops in Cologne, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Dortmund, Baden-Baden, Birmingham, Athens, and Vienna.