Handel: Sonata 4 in D Major / Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin in C, K. 295; in E minor, K. 304; in G, K. 301 / Prokofiev: Sonata No. 2 in D, Op. 94a [Original recording remastered]

George Frederick Handel (Composer), W. A. Mozart (Composer), Sergei Prokofiev (Composer), Leon Pommers (Performer), Nathan Milstein (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Leon Pommers, Nathan Milstein
• Composer: George Frederick Handel, W. A. Mozart, Sergei Prokofiev
• Audio CD (June 6, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B00004TIPD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,653 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Violin Sonata in G minor, Op.1/6, HWV 364a: Andante larghetto

2. Violin Sonata in G minor, Op.1/6, HWV 364a: Allegro

3. Violin Sonata in G minor, Op.1/6, HWV 364a: Adagio

4. Violin Sonata in G minor, Op.1/6, HWV 364a: Allegro

5. Sonata for violin & piano No. 17 in C major, K. 296: Allegro vivace

6. Sonata for violin & piano No. 17 in C major, K. 296: Andante sostenuto

7. Sonata for violin & piano No. 17 in C major, K. 296: Rondo, Allegro

8. Sonata for violin & piano No. 21 in E minor, K. 304 (K. 300c): Allegro

9. Sonata for violin & piano No. 21 in E minor, K. 304 (K. 300c): Tempo di Menuetto

10. Sonata for violin & piano No. 18 in G major, K. 301 (K. 293a): Allegro con spirito

11. Sonata for violin & piano No. 18 in G major, K. 301 (K. 293a): Allegro

12. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis: Moderato

13. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis: Scherzo. Presto

14. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis: Andante

15. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis: Allegro con brio

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous!, February 16, 2008

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Arthur R. Krieck (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handel: Sonata 4 in D Major / Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin in C, K. 295; in E minor, K. 304; in G, K. 301 / Prokofiev: Sonata No. 2 in D, Op. 94a (Audio CD)

This is a splendid reissue of classic performances which were otiginally issued in the United States on a Capitol LP. The performances of the Handel and Prokofiev are gorgeously played, beautifully balanced and really pop off the disc with excitement. Artur Balsam was the greatest accompanist of his time and shows his gifts here, supporting Milstein's radiant playing beautifully but still playing with profile and his own ideas about the pieces. Superb!

The CD reissue substitutes three fine performances of classic Mozart sonatas, with a different pianist, for the Vitali "Chaconne" with Balsam, which was on the original US release on LP, in a riveting and grand performance. The Mozart performances are not quite as successful as are the scintillating Handel and Prokofiev, I think mostly because of the lesser pianist. Balsam had that effect on many of those whom he accompanied. Why not substitute the Vitali for one of the Mozart sonatas?

The sound is clear, wide range mono. There is a bit of tape noise but it never interferes with one's enjoyment of these great performances.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, June 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handel: Sonata 4 in D Major / Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin in C, K. 295; in E minor, K. 304; in G, K. 301 / Prokofiev: Sonata No. 2 in D, Op. 94a (Audio CD)

It was a great classical CD. Handel sonatas performed to perfection. I really have to say, it was great.