Elmira Darvarova, Scott Dunn, Mary Ann Mumm, Craig Mumm, Samuel Magill - Alfano: Violin Sonata & Piano Quintet (2011)

Tracklist

01. Violin Sonata in D Major (original 1923 version): I. Mosso
02. Violin Sonata in D Major (original 1923 version): II. Lento, un po'a capriccio
03. Violin Sonata in D Major (original 1923 version): III. Lento sostenuto
04. Klavierquintett As-Dur: I. Largo
05. Klavierquintett As-Dur: II. Moderato con grazia
06. Klavierquintett As-Dur: III. Allegro
07. Nenia and Scherzino (arr. E. Pierangeli for violin and piano): Nenia
08. Nenia and Scherzino (arr. E. Pierangeli for violin and piano): Scherzino



Alfano’s chamber music is receiving deserved recognition. The Violin Sonata is a powerful and impressive work, with elements of French impressionism, but essentially post-romantic in ethos. The Piano Quintet was Alfano’s last chamber work, premiered in 1946, and a compelling example of his belief in resilient lyricism, as well as a rejection of contemporary atonal music. The previous release in this series of the Cello Sonata and Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano (8570928) was praised for its “razor-edged accuracy, passion, and insight.” (Fanfare).

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