sonatas Archive

In Beethoven’s sixth sonata for violin and piano, Beethoven has become very much his own man, striking out with a distinctly formed individuality almost free of the ties that bound him to his predecessors, Mozart, …

The Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by Johann Sebastian Bach date from the early 18th century. They are unusual in being totally played by violin alone, with no accompaniment of any kind; the most …

Pianist Shai Wosner has attracted well-deserved recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight into a broad range of repertoire, from Beethoven and Schubert to Ligeti and the music of today. Celebrated as one …

On this CD, violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing returns to her roots in this Grieg recital, joined by Simon Trpeski at the piano. Each of Edvard Griegs violin sonatas marks a decisive phase in the composer’s artistic …

Not long ago I sent you another CD of Beethoven piano sonatas. Previously it was performed by pianist Fazil Say. Today we share with you another recording of early Piano Sonatas, and we will continue …