Kristin Fossheim, Bjørn Solum, Steinar Granmo Nilsen - Beethoven Sonatas, Vol. 1-2 (2012)

Tracklist

Bjørn Solum & Kristin Fossheim - Beethoven Sonatas Vol. 1

01. Beethoven cello sonata, op 5 no 1, I. Adagio Sostenuto-Allegro
02. Beethoven cello sonata, op 5 no 1, II. Rondo
03. Beethoven cello sonata, op 69, I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
04. Beethoven cello sonata, op 69, II. Scherzo
05. Beethoven cello sonata, op 69, III. Adagio Cantabile-Allegro Vivace
06. Beethoven cello sonata, op102 no 2, I. Allegro Con Brio
07. Beethoven cello sonata, op102 no 2, II. Adagio Con Molto Sentimenta D'Affetto
08. Beethoven cello sonata, op102 no 2, III. Allegro Fugato

"Forced to live with a permanent physical disorder, born with a fiery temperament, I had to isolate myself, live my life alone". The musical genius that lost his hearing never succumbed to fate. On the contrary – over and over again he managed to adjust to the shifting phases of his life and art. As a creative artist, Beethoven stood for constant renewal throughout his entire career, and he never hesitated from sharing his innermost feelings with his listeners. These three sonatas were created in three different phases. Meet the young, the struggling and the mature Beethoven: "I will fly at fate and attack it – it will never succeed in striking me to the ground!"


Kristin Fossheim, Bjørn Solum & Steinar Granmo Nilsen - Beethoven Sonatas, Vol. 2

01. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Cello in g op. 5 no. 2, I. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo-Allegro molto piu tosto presto
02. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Cello in g op. 5 no. 2, II. Rondo Allegro
03. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Horn in F op. 17, I. Allegro moderato
04. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Horn in F op. 17, II. Poco adagio, quasi Andante
05. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Horn in F op. 17, III. Rondo Allegro moderato
06. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Cello in C op. 102 no. 1, I. Andante-Allegro vivace
07. Beethoven: Fortepiano and Cello in C op. 102 no. 1, II. Adagio-Allegro vivace

Ludwig van Beethoven, The French Revolution and the transition from Classicism to Romanticism are all terms which belong closely together. Beethoven's Sonatas for Fortepiano and Cello or Horn clearly demonstrate the connection - they were composed throughout his entire creative career and tell a continuous story, a musical and historical testament, of maturity and change. In this eminent recording we are given the opportunity to a direct encounter with the powers of Time and Aesthetics.

"Forced to live with a permanent physical disorder, born with a fiery temperament, I had to isolate myself, live my life alone." The musical genius that lost his hearing never succumbed to fate. On the contrary - over and over again he managed to adjust to the shifting phases of his life and art. As a creative artist, Beethoven stood for constant renewal throughout his entire career, and he never hesitated from sharing his innermost feelings with his listeners. The three sonatas on this CD were created in three different phases - meet the young, the struggling and the mature Beethoven in an intense and lucid performance. "I will fly at fate and attack it - it will never succeed in striking me to the ground!"

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