Violin Sonatas: "Spring" Sonata / "Kreutzer" Sonata

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Henryk Szeryng & Ingrid Haebler

This recording collects two violin sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1801 and 1803. They exemplify Beethoven's transition from his early classical style into his middle period, combining classical clarity and lyrical interplay with expanded structures, heightened dramatic contrasts and demanding virtuosic violin writing that helped shape the later chamber repertoire.
First released: 8th May 2001

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring": I. Allegro
    9:40
  2. 2.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring": II. Adagio molto espressivo
    5:23
  3. 3.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
    1:11
  4. 4.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring": IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
    6:57
  5. 5.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2: I. Allegro vivace
    7:02
  6. 6.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2: II. Andante più tosto allegretto
    5:19
  7. 7.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2: III. Allegro piacevole
    5:07
  8. 8.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": I. Adagio sostenuto – Presto
    12:13
  9. 9.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. Andante con variazioni
    15:34
  10. 10.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. Presto
    7:17

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