Jules Massenet – Méditation (arranged for Piano Trio by Neil Crossland)
Neil Crossland’s piano trio arrangement of Massenet’s Méditation from Thaïs presents a luminous reimagining of this timeless piece. In this version, Crossland has realized a new cello part, transforming the work into a graceful duet between violin and cello. The two instruments engage in a tender musical dialogue, their lines intertwining and echoing one another with expressive warmth and lyricism.
The piano provides a delicate, shimmering accompaniment that underpins the interplay of the strings, preserving the meditative stillness and spiritual intensity of Massenet’s original. This arrangement brings a fresh sense of intimacy and colour to one of the most beloved melodies of the Romantic era, allowing performers and listeners alike to experience its beauty in a new chamber setting.
