Violin Concerto / Kreutzer Sonata

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Isabelle Faust & Alexander Melnikov & Jiří Bělohlávek & Pražská komorní filharmonie

This recording pairs a violin concerto and a violin sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1803 respectively. Both works exemplify Beethoven's move from Classical-era forms towards the broader expressive language associated with the early Romantic period, featuring prominent, often virtuosic violin writing set against expansive orchestral or piano textures and notable formal innovations in his instrumental repertoire.
First released: September 2007

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Concerto pour violon et orchestre op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo
    21:32
  2. 2.
    Concerto pour violon et orchestre op. 61: II. Larghetto
    8:57
  3. 3.
    Concerto pour violon et orchestre op. 61: III. Rondo (Allegro)
    8:46
  4. 4.
    Sonate pour violon et piano No. 9 op. 47 “Kreutzer”: I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto
    13:20
  5. 5.
    Sonate pour violon et piano No. 9 op. 47 “Kreutzer”: II. Andante con variazioni
    13:41
  6. 6.
    Sonate pour violon et piano No. 9 op. 47 “Kreutzer”: III. Finale : Presto
    8:15

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