The Violin Sonatas

Album by Johannes Brahms & Anne‐Sophie Mutter & Lambert Orkis

The Violin Sonatas are a set of three sonatas for violin and piano by German composer Johannes Brahms, composed between 1878 and 1888. They blend Romantic lyricism with classical forms and rich harmonic and contrapuntal writing, exemplifying Brahms's mature chamber-music style and their place in late 19th-century chamber repertoire.
First released: 12th March 2010

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 100: I. Allegro amabile
    7:50
  2. 2.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 100: II. Andante tranquillo
    6:07
  3. 3.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 100: III. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andante)
    5:16
  4. 4.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo
    11:12
  5. 5.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G major, Op. 78: II. Adagio
    8:25
  6. 6.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato
    8:37
  7. 7.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: I. Allegro
    7:51
  8. 8.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio
    4:53
  9. 9.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
    2:40
  10. 10.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto agitato
    5:08

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