Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy - Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 5 & 9 (1983)

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Title: Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 5 & 9
Year Of Release: 1983
Label: Decca
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 01:01:30
Total Size: 305 Mb
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Tracklist:

01. Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major Op. 47 'Kreutzer': I. Adagio sostenuto [0:11:52.17]
02. Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major Op. 47 'Kreutzer': II. Andante con variazoni [0:16:30.13]
03. Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major Op. 47 'Kreutzer': III. Finale : presto [0:08:58.30]
04. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major Op. 24 'Spring': I. Allegro [0:09:54.40]
05. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major Op. 24 'Spring': II. Adagio molto espressivo [0:06:28.12]
06. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major Op. 24 'Spring': III. Scherzo & trio : allegro molto [0:01:14.28]
07. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major Op. 24 'Spring': IV. Rondo : allegro ma non troppo [0:06:50.30]

Performers:
Itzhak Perlman - violin
Vladimir Ashkenazy - piano

Itzhak Perlman and Vladimir Ashkenazy play both of these pieces with unflagging virtuosity and impressive energy, bringing symphonic grandeur and scale to their account of the Kreutzer. The fingers and bow fly, yet Perlman never loses command of his tone. Recorded in 1973 and 1974, the readings are closely miked--so closely that one can literally hear the hair on Perlman's bow. The sound is weighty but clear, with excellent presence. -- Ted Libbey