Franck & R. Strauss: Violin Sonatas

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Steinbacher and Robert Kulek give elegant and tasteful accounts, Steinbacher's crystalline high register shining particularly in the first movement of the Franck...Kulek is a sure-footed partner... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2014, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 22nd Sep 2014
Catalogue No: PTC5186470
Label: Pentatone
Length: 58 minutes

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Franck, C: Violin Sonata in A major

Work length28:55

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Arabella Steinbacher, Robert Kulek

I. Allegretto ben moderato

Track length6:32

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II. Allegro

Track length8:10

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III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben moderato

Track length7:42

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IV. Allegretto poco mosso

Track length6:31

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Strauss, R: Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18 TrV 151

Work length29:10

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Arabella Steinbacher, Robert Kulek

I. Allegro, ma non troppo

Track length11:25

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II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile

Track length8:18

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III. Finale. Andante - Allegro

Track length9:27

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A stunning recital of romantic sonatas from Arabella Steinbacher, whose recent disc of Mozart Violin Concerto’s was a Gramophone Editor’s Choice.

Violinist Arabella Steinbacher and pianist Robert Kulek continue their great collaboration with a new PENTATONE release, the recording of César Franck’s Sonata for Piano and Violin in A, which joins Richard Strauss’ Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-flat, Op. 18.

While Franck’s violin sonata is epic in character, Strauss’ work is full of jovial energy, hope and anticipation. This fusion of elements brilliantly demonstrates the synergy between Steinbacher and Kulek, something we have witnessed during their recital performances over the past few years.

Needless to say, both artists possess superb technique. Steinbacher demonstrates her delicate yet fiery touch, most notably in the robust Franck score, while Kulek plays with resolute intonation, steadfast tempo, and broad dynamics. Steinbacher maintains her performance as an equal partner without dominating her counterpart.

As exquisite as the performance is, one surely cannot overlook the role of PENTATONE’s recording partner Polyhymnia, whose first-rate recording and engineering techniques have allowed this release to stay true to the rich and wide sound that are PENTATONE’s trademarks.

This release would undeniably make a solid addition to your collection and mark Strauss’ 150th birthday anniversary this year.

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Christmas 2014

Steinbacher and Robert Kulek give elegant and tasteful accounts, Steinbacher's crystalline high register shining particularly in the first movement of the Franck...Kulek is a sure-footed partner and there is no lack of virtuosity from either player, while Pentatone's surround sound is typically gorgeous.

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