Anne-Sophie Mutter, Alexis Weissenberg: Brahms – Violin Sonatas (FLAC)

Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performer: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Alexis Weissenberg
Audio CD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: FLAC (image+cue)
Label: EMI Classics
Size: 252 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes

# Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in G major (“Regen”), Op. 78
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Anne-Sophie Mutter, Alexis Weissenberg

# Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 2 in A major (“Thun”), Op. 100
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Anne-Sophie Mutter, Alexis Weissenberg

# Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Anne-Sophie Mutter, Alexis Weissenberg

01. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo
02. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio
03. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato
04. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: I. Allegro amabile
05. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: II. Andante tranquillo – Vivace – Andante – Vivace di più – Andante – Vivace
06. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)
07. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: I. Allegro
08. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio
09. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
10. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto agitato

JOHANNES, ANNE-SOPHIE AND ALEXIS –WHAT A TEAM!

In this recording we have three of Brahms’ greatest chamber works (the violin sonatas) played by, in my humble opinion, two of classical music’s greatest performers–Anne-Sophie Mutter, on violin and Alexis Weissenberg, on piano. The “wow factor” is very much in evidence in this recording–great music (some of the finest chamber music that ever has been penned) fabulous violin playing and marvelous piano playing coming together in such a way that I just sat back listening in total awe feeling that life really ain’t too bad when one can hear music and performances like those contained on this recording at such a reasonable (cheap!) price! (Anne-Sophie and Alexis have a wonderful “go at it” in the fourth movement of the 3rd Sonata–wow!)
Although this disc is at the “bargain basement” price of four dollars and ninety-seven cents ($4.97), the sound is superb. EMI is really to be commended for offering these superb performances at such a “rock bottom” price. I truly loved this recording as you will too if you purchase it!