Description

Beethoven: The 5 Sonatas for Piano and Cello - 2-CD Set by DuoLeonore

Product Information

UPC: 4260123642105
Product Type: Compact Disc (2-CD Set)
Genre: Chamber Music
Language: Instrumental (No Lyrics, with English and German booklet notes)
Recorded: December 2013 and January 2014 at Kirche in Seon, Switzerland
Release Date: January 2014
Label: Solo Musica
Total Duration: 1 hour, 52 minutes, and 57 seconds
Number of Discs: 2
Number of Tracks: 11
Format: Standard CD Audio

Overview

Experience the timeless elegance and emotional depth of Ludwig van Beethoven's complete sonatas for piano and cello, performed with exquisite precision by the acclaimed DuoLeonore, featuring cellist Maja Weber on the historic Stradivari "Suggia Per Lundberg" cello and pianist Sascha Mazurova. This 2-CD set captures the full range of Beethoven's chamber masterpieces, from the early, expansive works of Op. 5 to the introspective intensity of the later sonatas, offering a intimate and expressive interpretation that appeals to classical music enthusiasts seeking high-quality recordings of Beethoven's cello sonatas for piano duo performances.

German Translation - Übersicht
Erleben Sie die zeitlose Eleganz und emotionale Tiefe von Ludwig van Beethovens vollständigen Sonaten für Klavier und Cello, interpretiert mit exzellenter Präzision vom renommierten DuoLeonore, bestehend aus Cellistin Maja Weber auf der historischen Stradivari-"Suggia Per Lundberg"-Cello und Pianistin Sascha Mazurova. Diese 2-CD-Set fängt das gesamte Spektrum von Beethovens Kammermusik-Meisterwerken ein, von den frühen, ausladenden Werken des Op. 5 bis zur introspektiven Intensität der späteren Sonaten, und bietet eine intime und ausdrucksstarke Interpretation, die klassische Musikliebhaber anspricht, die hochwertige Aufnahmen von Beethovens Cellosonaten für Klavierduo suchen.

Product Features

Format and Dimensions

Standard 2-CD case with compact dimensions, designed for easy storage and compatibility with all CD players and digital devices.
Duration and Track Count
Total runtime of 112:57 minutes, spread across two discs for a balanced listening experience.
Includes 11 tracks, each focusing on individual movements to highlight the structural brilliance of Beethoven's compositions.
Audio Quality and Compatibility
High-fidelity digital recording (DDD format) captured in a church setting for natural acoustics, ensuring clarity and warmth.
Fully compatible with standard audio equipment, computers, and streaming devices for versatile playback in various settings.

Interesting Facts

Beethoven's Cello Sonatas represent a pivotal development in chamber music, with Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 5, No. 1, showcasing early influences from his time in Berlin, where he was inspired by cellist Jean-Louis Duport, as evidenced by its expansive adagio and allegro movements . Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2, is known for its dramatic contrasts, blending minor-key intensity with a lively rondo, reflecting Beethoven's innovative approach to form . Moving to the middle period, Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69, is celebrated for its conversational interplay between instruments, often described as "sublime" in its adagio cantabile movement . The late sonatas, Nos. 4 and 5 (Op. 102), demonstrate Beethoven's evolving style, with No. 5 incorporating fugal elements that foreshadow his string quartets, dedicated to Countess Marie von Erdődy . DuoLeonore's performance brings fresh insight, recorded on a Stradivari instrument that adds historical resonance to these works.

German Translation - Interessante Fakten
Beethovens Cellosonaten stellen eine entscheidende Entwicklung in der Kammermusik dar, wobei die Sonate Nr. 1 in F-Dur, Op. 5 Nr. 1, frühe Einflüsse aus seiner Zeit in Berlin zeigt, wo er durch Cellisten Jean-Louis Duport inspiriert wurde, wie in ihren ausladenden Adagio- und Allegro-Sätzen evident ist . Die Sonate Nr. 2 in g-Moll, Op. 5 Nr. 2, ist für ihre dramatischen Kontraste bekannt, die eine Mischung aus molltonaler Intensität und einem lebhaften Rondo bieten, was Beethovens innovativen Ansatz in der Form widerspiegelt . In der mittleren Periode ist die Sonate Nr. 3 in A-Dur, Op. 69, für ihre konversationelle Interaktion zwischen den Instrumenten gefeiert, oft als "sublime" in ihrem Adagio cantabile-Satz beschrieben . Die späten Sonaten, Nr. 4 und 5 (Op. 102), demonstrieren Beethovens sich entwickelnden Stil, wobei Nr. 5 fugale Elemente einbezieht, die seine Streichquartette vorwegnehmen, und sie der Gräfin Marie von Erdődy gewidmet sind . Die Aufführung von DuoLeonore bringt frischen Einblick, aufgenommen auf einem Stradivari-Instrument, das historische Resonanz zu diesen Werken hinzufügt.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1: I. Adagio sostenuto - 2:42
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1: I. Allegro - 14:49
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1: II. Rondo: Allegro vivace - 6:42
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo - 6:21
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 2: I. Allegro molto più tosto presto - 10:43
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 2: II. Rondo: Allegro - 8:57

Disc 2:

Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: I. Allegro ma non tanto - 13:17
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: II. Scherzo: Allegro molto - 5:25
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: III. Adagio cantabile - 1:53
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: III. Allegro vivace - 7:12
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: I. Andante - 2:32
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: II. Allegro vivace - 5:20
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: III. Adagio - 3:06
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: IV. Allegro vivace - 4:20
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2: I. Allegro con brio - 6:48
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2: II. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto - 8:08
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2: III. Allegro: Allegro fugato - 4:42

Publishers

Published by Solo Musica GmbH in 2014. Produced by Sebastian Riederer von Paar (audiamus.de); executive producer Hubert Haas. Publisher of the works: G. Henle Verlag. All rights reserved; for more information, visit www.solo-musica.de or www.duoleonore.com.

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