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An intriguing idea to demonstrate the difference in sound with the two pairs of instruments using the same interpretational approach. The instruments are, first of all, a fortepiano from the year 1795 and a 1761 violin with gut strings and secondly, a modern grand piano and violin with metal strings. The result is fascinating music in a double listening experience of a unique kind.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
I. Presto
II. Andante scherzoso, piu allegretto
III. Allegro molto
Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, "Spring"
I. Allegro
II. Adagio molto espressivo
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer"
I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto
II. Andante con variazioni
III. Finale: Presto
Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
I. Presto
II. Andante scherzoso, piu allegretto
III. Allegro molto
Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, "Spring"
I. Allegro
II. Adagio molto espressivo
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer"
I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto
II. Andante con variazioni
III. Finale: Presto
August 2009
“Here's an unusual… project. In… listening to these two discs (same programme, different instruments) I was struck by the similarity of the interpretations, despite some minor differences concerning vibrato and the use of the sustaining pedal. A comparison between the two discs... is highly illuminating. The modern instruments have some clear advantages - the piano's greater sustaining power and wider dynamic range, and smoother, more easily controllable tone in the violin's high register. But most of the time I prefer the old instruments' the easier blend of the violin and piano, the greater clarity, the more colourful range of sonorities.”
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I. Presto
