Julia Fischer & Martin Helmchen - Schubert Complete Works for Violin & Piano (2014) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in D Major, Op. 137, No. 1, D. 384 I. Allegro molto - Franz Schubert
02. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in D Major, Op. 137, No. 1, D. 384 II. Andante - Franz Schubert
03. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in D Major, Op. 137, No. 1, D. 384 III. Allegro Vivace - Franz Schubert
04. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in A Minor, Op. 137, No. 2, D. 385 I. Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert
05. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in A Minor, Op. 137, No. 2, D. 385 II. Andante - Franz Schubert
06. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in A Minor, Op. 137, No. 2, D. 385 III. Menuetto and Trio - Franz Schubert
07. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in A Minor, Op. 137, No. 2, D. 385 IV. Allegro - Franz Schubert
08. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in G Minor, Op. 137, No. 3, D. 408 I. Allegro giusto - Franz Schubert
09. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in G Minor, Op. 137, No. 3, D. 408 II. Andante - Franz Schubert
10. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in G Minor, Op. 137, No. 3, D. 408 III. Menuetto and Trio - Franz Schubert
11. Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in G Minor, Op. 137, No. 3, D. 408 IV. Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert
12. Rondo in B Minor, Op. 70, D. 895, Rondo brillant - Franz Schubert
13. Duo Sonata in A Major, Op. 162, D. 574 I. Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert
14. Duo Sonata in A Major, Op. 162, D. 574 II. Scherzo and Trio - Franz Schubert
15. Duo Sonata in A Major, Op. 162, D. 574 III. Andantino - Franz Schubert
16. Duo Sonata in A Major, Op. 162, D. 574 IV. Allegro vivace - Franz Schubert
17. Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159, D. 934 I. Andante molto - Franz Schubert
18. Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159, D. 934 II. Allegretto - Franz Schubert
19. Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159, D. 934 III. Andantino - Franz Schubert
20. Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159, D. 934 IV. Tempo primo - Allegro - Allegretto - Presto - Franz Schubert
21. Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 103, D. 940 I. Allegro molto moderato - Franz Schubert
22. Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 103, D. 940 II. Largo - Franz Schubert
23. Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 103, D. 940 III. Allegro vivace - Franz Schubert
24. Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 103, D. 940 IV. Tempo I - Franz Schubert

The recordings by these two brilliant German artists, Julia Fischer and Martin Helmchen — originally launched in two separate volumes in 2009 and 2010 — were remarkably successful from both a critical and a commercial standpoint.

As it is the violin and piano works that constitute the essential enchantment, one can hardly imagine that somebody would be interested in one without wanting the other as well.

These performances, which were charmingly recorded in a warm acoustic space form, perfectly balanced conversations between two vibrant young personalities. As Pentatone once again collaborated with its trusted partner Polyhymnia International recording studio, with its outstanding reputation for the quality of its multi-channel surround sound recordings, it goes without saying that this album will be a delight to music aficionados ears.

Julia Fischer and Martin Helmchen skilfully reveal what can be achieved when Schubert's Violin and Piano duos are given the right treatment: a wonderful piece of music, expertly performed. The release uniquely features Fischer as a pianist in the four-hand piece, Fantasia for Piano Duet D. 940. She had previously performed as a pianist in concert, but this was her recording debut.

'Mr. Helmchen has a noble bearing and a noble sound, shaping lines as elegant and clean as a Greek temple’s.'

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