Description
Vladimir Spivakov: Violin Sonatas (CD)
UPC: 4006408108955
Overview
This 2001 Capriccio release features virtuoso violinist Vladimir Spivakov and pianist Sergei Bezrodnyi in a masterful survey of three cornerstone sonatas: Ravel’s youthful Sonate posthume, Strauss’s lyrical Sonata in E‑flat, Op. 18, and Franck’s passionate Sonata in A. Recorded digitally in Germany, the performances blend technical brilliance with deep musical insight, offering an essential addition to any classical collection.
Product Features
- Format & Packaging: CD; Jewel case with 16‑page multilingual booklet
- Label & Catalog: Capriccio – 10 895 (DDD ‑ 17137)
- Release Date: 2001
- Country: Europe (Germany production)
- Genre: Classical / Violin & Piano Sonatas
- Recording: Digital recording supervised by Roland Rublé
- Duration: Approx. 61 minutes
- Cover Design: Agentur so.wie?sol, Köln
Track Listing
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
- 1. Sonate posthume (1897) – 14:21
Richard Strauss (1864–1949)
- 2. Sonata in E‑flat, Op. 18 2. I. Allegro, ma non troppo – 12:11
- 3. II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile – 7:50
- 4. III. Finale. Andante – Allegro – 8:32
César Franck (1822–1890)
- 5. Sonata in A major 5. I. Allegro ben moderato – 6:17
- 6. II. Allegro – 8:53
- 7. III. Recitativo‑Fantasia. Ben moderato – 7:01
- 8. IV. Allegretto poco mosso – 6:15
Publishers and Artists
- Label & Publisher: Capriccio (Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany)
- Executive Producer: Johannes Kernmayer
- Recording Engineer: Christian Schmitt
- Recording Supervisor: Roland Rublé
- Cover Design: Agentur so.wie?sol, Köln
- Liner Notes: Wolfgang Stähr; English translation by J & M Berridge; French translation by Sylvie Coquillat
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Artists:
- Violin: Vladimir Spivakov
- Piano: Sergei Bezrodnyi
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