Raff: Violin Sonatas (Complete), Vol. 1 - Nos. 1, 2
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JOACHIM RAFF
Raff: Violin Sonatas (Complete), Vol. 1 - Nos. 1, 2
Laurence Kayaleh (violin), Jean-Fabien Schneider (piano)
[ Naxos / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 9 August 2019
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Though he was known primarily as a symphonist, and despite his large portfolio of piano works, Raff's first love was the violin and his pieces for the instrument were promoted by no less a virtuoso than Sarasate. The Violin Sonata No. 1 is a powerful work teeming with expressive intensity and lyrical beauty-it remained the most performed of his violin sonatas during his lifetime. The large-scale Violin Sonata No. 2 offers his characteristic lyric impulse and virtuoso fireworks.
"Throughout this disc Laurence Kayaleh and Jean-Fabien Schneider show great insight into each other's abilities, leading to a real partnership performance with both performers on top form...I am more than happy to have this disc in my collection and will be investing in the second volume soon. Good recorded sound and an informative essay add to the enjoyment of this disc." MusicWeb
Tracks:
Violin Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 73
Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 78
