Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2, Op.100 / Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 1,Op.80 [Import, Original recording reissued, Live]

Sergey Prokofiev (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Sviatoslav Richter (Performer), David Oistrakh (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Sviatoslav Richter, David Oistrakh
• Composer: Sergey Prokofiev, Johannes Brahms
• Audio CD (November 1, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording reissued, Live
• Label: Orfeo D'or
• ASIN: B00000DD42
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,453 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major ('Thun'), Op. 100: Allegro amabile

2. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major ('Thun'), Op. 100: Andante tranquillo, Vivace

3. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major ('Thun'), Op. 100: Allegretto grazioso (quasi Andante)

4. Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80: Andante assai

5. Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80: Allegro brusco

6. Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80: Andante

7. Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80: Allegrissimo

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional musical document!, December 11, 2007

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This review is from: Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2, Op.100 / Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 1,Op.80 (Audio CD)

To have the chance to hear such venerable masters like Oistrakh and Richter is to enjoy and being aware they were one of the most esteemed duos ever existed.

This album offers two notable pages of the literature for violin. Brahms' Op. 100 is by itself one of the most egregious and beloved works ever written for the instrument. Brahms achieved a level of supreme musicianship and serene perfection, hovered by a gentle atmosphere of sheer lyricism.

Additionally, we have one of the most extraordinary chamber works for the violin, the fabulous Prokoviev's Op. 80. For none was a secret the prominence of this instrument in those raising years of the XX century. Expansiveness, brightness and vigor were some of the qualities that featured both sonatas.

So, you have a double reason to buy this exceptional musical document.