Renaud Capuçon, Franck Braley - Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for violin and piano (2010)

Artist: Renaud Capuçon, Franck Braley
Title: Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for violin and piano
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: Virgin Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / MP3 320 Kbps
Total Time: 03:40:56
Total Size: 990 Mb / 530 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for violin and piano
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: Virgin Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / MP3 320 Kbps
Total Time: 03:40:56
Total Size: 990 Mb / 530 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
CD 1
1. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1: I Allegro Con Brio
2. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1, II Tema Con Variazioni: Andante Con Moto
3. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1, II Tema Con Variazioni: Variation I
4. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1, II Tema Con Variazioni: Variation II
5. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1, II Tema Con Variazioni: Variation III
6. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1, II Tema Con Variazioni: Variation IV
7. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.1 In D Major Op.12 No.1: III Rondo. Allegro
8. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.2 In A Major Op.12 No.2: I Allegro Vivace
9. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.2 In A Major Op.12 No.2: II Andante Più Tosto. Allegretto
10. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.2 In A Major Op.12 No.2: III Allegro Piacevole
11. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.3 In E Flat Major Op.12 No.3: I Allegro Con Spirito
12. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.3 In E Flat Major Op.12 No.3: II Adagio Con Molt'espressione
13. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.3 In E Flat Major Op.12 No.3: III Rondo. Allegro Molto
14. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.4 In A Minor Op.23: I Presto
15. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.4 In A Minor Op.23: II Andante Scherzoso, Più Allegretto
16. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.4 In A Minor Op.23: III Allegro Molto
CD 2
1. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.5 In F Major Op.24 'Spring': I Allegro
2. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.5 In F Major Op.24 'Spring': II Adagio Molto Espressivo
3. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.5 In F Major Op.24 'Spring': III Scherzo. Allegro Molto
4. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.5 In F Major Op.24 'Spring': IV Rondo. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
5. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.8 In G Major Op.30 No.3: I Allegro Assai
6. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.8 In G Major Op.30 No.3: II Tempo Di Minuetto, Ma Molto Moderato E Grazioso
7. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.8 In G Major Op.30 No.3: III Allegro Vivace
8. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer': I Adagio Sostenuto - Presto
9. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer', II Andante Con Variazioni: Andante
10. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer', II Andante Con Variazioni: Variation I
11. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer', II Andante Con Variazioni: Variation II
12. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer', II Andante Con Variazioni: Variation III
13. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer', II Andante Con Variazioni: Variation IV
14. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.9 In A Major Op.47 'Kreutzer': III Presto
CD 3
1. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1: I Allegro
2. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1: II Adagio Molto Espressivo
3. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Allegretto
4. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Variation I
5. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Variation II
6. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Variation III
7. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Variation IV
8. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Variation V
9. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.6 In A Major Op.30 No.1, III Allegretto Con Variazioni: Variation VI
10. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.7 In C Minor Op.30 No.2: I Allegro Con Brio
11. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.7 In C Minor Op.30 No.2: II Adagio Cantabile
12. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.7 In C Minor Op.30 No.2: III Scherzo. Allegro
13. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.7 In C Minor Op.30 No.2: IV Finale. Allegro
14. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.10 In G Major Op.96: I Allegro Moderato
15. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.10 In G Major Op.96: II Adagio Espressivo
16. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.10 In G Major Op.96: III Scherzo. Allegro
17. Sonata For Violin & Piano No.10 In G Major Op.96: IV Poco Allegretto
Performers:
Renaud Capuçon, violin
Franck Braley, piano
Among the many genres Beethoven used to build on his reputation upon his arrival in Vienna, the violin sonatas allowed him not only to demonstrate his own prowess on the keyboard, but also played to the increasing popularity of chamber works that might be attempted by sophisticated amateurs. Following Mozart's trend of liberating the violin from a mere secondary role, Beethoven continued to bring about the equality of both instruments in all of his duo sonatas. Performing these 10 sonatas is the splendid duo of violinist Renaud Capuçon and pianist Frank Braley. The recordings take place in la Chaux de Fonds concert hall in Switzerland, a venue that offers listeners an exceptionally wonderful, intimate sound quality even on a CD. Capuçon and Braley clearly share a unified, singular vision for these predominantly youthful sonatas. They shed new light and freshness on the well-known sonatas like the Op. 24 "Spring" and Op. 47 "Kreutzer" sonatas, as well as treating the less-often performed sonatas with the same level of intrigue and vivaciousness. Capuçon's playing is sweet and warm, even in the higher registers of his instrument. Braley's touch is especially nuanced, ranging from forceful to delicate; his limited use of the pedal produces an especially clear, clean articulation, particularly in the piano's lower range. Suitable as a first recording of these wonderful sonatas or as an addition to an extensive collection, this three-disc set is broadly appealing.