The Viola Sonatas / "F.A.E." Sonata

Album by Johannes Brahms & Pinchas Zukerman & Daniel Barenboim

The Viola Sonatas / "F.A.E." Sonata is a compilation of chamber works associated with Johannes Brahms, comprising his late viola sonatas (published 1894) and his contribution to the collaborative "F.A.E." Sonata (composed 1853). The music is late-Romantic chamber repertoire for viola and piano characterised by rich harmonic language, lyrical melodies and a blend of introspective and dramatic textures, and the pairing highlights the contrast between Brahms's early collaborative activity and his mature chamber style.

The Viola Sonatas / "F.A.E." Sonata by Johannes Brahms - album cover

First released: 1993

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Sonata no. 1 in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: I. Allegro appassionato - Sostenuto ed espressivo
7:45
2.
Sonata no. 1 in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: II. Andante un poco adagio
5:41
3.
Sonata no. 1 in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: III. Allegretto grazioso
4:24
4.
Sonata no. 1 in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: IV. Vivace
5:23
5.
Sonata no. 2 in E-flat major, op. 120 no. 2: I. Allegro amabile
9:25
6.
Sonata no. 2 in E-flat major, op. 120 no. 2: II. Allegro appassionato - Sostenuto - Tempo I
5:14
7.
Sonata no. 2 in E-flat major, op. 120 no. 2: III. Andante con moto - Allegro - Più tranquilo
7:35
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"F.A.E." Sonata WoO post. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio. Più moderato
5:35