“Kreutzer” and “Spring” Sonatas

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Zino Francescatti & Robert Casadesus

The 'Kreutzer' and 'Spring' Sonatas are violin sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1803 and 1801 respectively. They are central works of the violin-and-piano repertoire that blend Classical formal structures with early Romantic expressiveness, with the Kreutzer notable for its expansive, virtuosic and dramatic scope and the Spring for its lyrical, song-like and pastoral character, both representing a pivotal stage in Beethoven's transition from his early to middle compositional period.

“Kreutzer” and “Spring” Sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven - album cover

First released: 1988

Classical

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1.
Sonata no. 5 in F major, op. 24 “Spring”: I. Allegro
7:03
2.
Sonata no. 5 in F major, op. 24 “Spring”: II. Adagio molto espressivo
4:53
3.
Sonata no. 5 in F major, op. 24 “Spring”: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
1:07
4.
Sonata no. 5 in F major, op. 24 “Spring”: IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
6:24
5.
Sonata no. 9 in A major, op. 47 “Kreutzer”: I. Adagio sostenuto. Presto
10:46
6.
Sonata no. 9 in A major, op. 47 “Kreutzer”: II. Andante con variazioni
14:15
7.
Sonata no. 9 in A major, op. 47 “Kreutzer”: III. Finale. Presto
6:22