Composer: Franz Schubert
Performer: Piet Kuijken, Naaman Sluchin
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Passacaille
Release: 2022
Size: 2.12 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Violin Sonata in D Major, D. 384
01. I. Allegro molto
02. II. Andante
03. III. Allegro vivace
Violin Sonata in G Minor, D. 408
04. I. Allegro giusto
05. II. Andante
06. III. Menuetto (Allegro vivace) – Trio
07. IV. Allegro moderato
Fantasie in C Major, D. 934
08. Andante molto
09. Allegretto
10. Andantino
11. Tempo primo – Allegro vivace – Allegretto – Presto
12. Rondo in B Minor, D. 895 “Rondeau brillant” (Andante – Allegro)
Violin Sonata in A Major, D. 574 “Grand Duo”
13. I. Allegro moderato
14. II. Scherzo (Presto) – Trio
15. III. Andantino
16. IV. Allegro vivace
Violin Sonata in A Minor, D. 385
17. I. Allegro moderato
18. II. Andante
19. III. Menuetto (Allegro) – Trio
20. IV. Allegro
Franz Schubert (1797-1827) was an extremely prolific composer, but his entire output for violin and piano represents more than two hours of music. His bold use of tonalities is already evident in the early works from 1816 and 1817, which clearly reflect his admiration for Mozart. The first three are labelled “Sonatina”, possibly intended to appeal to amateur musicians. However, they are highly complex works by the youthful composer. The late works, written in 1826 and 1827 shortly before his death, are characterised by an exuberant virtuosity, and sometimes the piano is treated like a substitute orchestra.
Piet Kuijken and Naaman Sluchin have devoted more than ten years to the intensive study of the interpretation of these works and the question of appropriate period instruments, with the aim of doing optimal justice to the spirit of Schubert’s music in its profoundly human depth: “In these pieces, Schubert showcases every possible technical trick; invention is constantly applied to formal structure, the greatest simplicity is found alongside outrageous virtuosity, and an infinite variety of timbre can be found”.