Josef Suk, Sulius Katchen - Brahms: The Violin Sonatas
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Artist: Josef Suk, Sulius KatchenComposer: Johannes Brahms
Performer: Julius Katchen
Performer: Josef Suk (violinist)
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2001-04-10
Music Label: Decca
Soundtracks:
- Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78: Vivace ma non troppo
- Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78: Adagio
- Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78: Allegro molto moderato
- Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100: Allegro amabile
- Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100: Andante tranquillo - Vivace
- Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100: Allegretto grazioso (quasi Andante)
- Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: Allegro
- Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: Adagio
- Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: Un poco presto e con sentimento
- Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: Presto agitato
Free Music Notes for Brahms: The Violin Sonatas
Free Music Review: First rate performance
Hit: 5 Stars
Another reviewer has made the "Czech Connection". It is fun to suppose that the Brahms/Dvorak relationship and the wealth of Bohemian musicality which they both appreciated has been genetically preserved in Joseph Suk. Fanciful speculation of course, but there is no doubt that Suk plays these three Sonatas with a greater sense of phrasing and much broader tone colour than the others with whom I'm familiar and who do not share this musical heritage.
The three Sonatas were recorded in the now-gone Kingsway Hall two years before the premature death of Julius Katchen who essentially was a solo recitalist - I think his recordings of the complete Brahms solo piano repertoire quite the best - but, as these sonatas demonstrate, also was a very fine and empathetic accompanist.
Of the recordings of these delightful Sonatas currently available, I think this one is a classic and the yardstick against which others should be measured - it is thoroughly deserving of its inclusion in Decca's "Legendary Performances" series. The musical synergy of the duo is very evident; the recording quality is excellent and the balance between instruments very much better than usually is achieved with violin/piano pairing.
I have other recordings of these works but they do not have the charm and musicality of this collection which I recommend.
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