Beethoven - Sonatas For Piano & Cello / 2LP Speakers Corner

Possessing a complete recording of Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas gives far more satisfaction than merely having the set to fill the shelves. On the one hand it offers one the opportunity to compare Beethoven’s art of

composition at various stages in his life. And on the other hand one can already recognise in the early Opus 5 how he breaks with the traditional sonata in which the solo instrument merely provides an accompaniment

and treats the two instruments as equal partners in the creation of the movements.

Richter and Rostropovich devote themselves to their task with verve and freshness. The two early works are marked by the rich and full sound of the cello and an elegantly performed piano part, while the two Russian

musicians foster a contemplative, introverted style in the A major Sonata. This respectful approach also lends itself well to the C major Sonata where the free, fantasia-like character with wide-ranging shading is shown

off to advantage. Beethoven’s break with the traditional sonata-form layout is carried to extremes in the D major Sonata, where the cello ignores the powerful theme on the piano in the first movement. The work’s brittleness

is effectively revealed by the two musicians in the transition from the sensitive Adagio to the austere, freely worked final Fugato, while their resolute and analytical approach to the work and technical prowess on their instruments

is highly rewarding.Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Violoncello Nos. 1-5 - Mstislav Rostropovich (vc) and Sviatoslav Richter (p)Recording: June 1962 at Rosenhügel Studios, Vienna, and July 1961 at Walthamstow Assembly

Hall, London, by C.R. FineProduction: Harold Lawrence

This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head. More information under www.pure-analogue.com. All royalties and mechanical rights have been paid.

 

Title

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonatas For Piano & Cello

Side 1

Sonata No. 1 In F Major, Opus 5, No. 1

1. Adagio Sostenuto - Allegro

2. Rondo: Allegro Vivace

Sonata No. 4 In C Major, Opus 102, No. 1

3. Andante - Allegro Vivace

Side 2

1. Adagio - Tempo D'Andante - Allegro Vivace

Sonata No. 5 In D Major, Opus 102, No. 2

2. Allegro Con Brio

3. Adagio Con Molto Sentimento D'Affetto - Allegro - Allegro Fugato

Side 3

Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Opus 5, No. 2

1. Adagio Sostenuto Ed Espressivo - Allegro Molto Più Tosto Presto

2. Rondo: Allegro

Side 4

Sonata No. 3 In A Major, Opus 69

1. Allegro Ma Non Tanto

2. Scherzo: Allegro Molto

3. Adagio Cantabile - Allegro Vivace

Δίσκοι Βινυλίου	33 rpm
Record Label	Speakers Corner
Genre	Classical