British violinist Anthony Marwood, admired by audiences and critics around the globe for his exceptional artistry and passionate performances, is joined by the celebrated Serbian pianist Aleksandar Madžar for this wonderful recording of the three Brahms Violin Sonatas.
Composed between 1878 and 1888, the deeply expressive violin sonatas are famed for glorious, free-soaring melodies, as Brahms carefully balances Classical refinement with Romantic lyricism. Exploring these supremely beautiful works with fresh insight; Marwood and Madžar unfold the emotional contours with rich tone and close musicianship through this intimate recording.
Anthony Marwood – violin
Aleksandar Madzar – piano
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op.78
1.Vivace ma non troppo 10:02
2.Adagio – Più andante – Adagio 7:26
3.Allegro molto moderato – Più moderato 8:22
Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op.100
4.Allegro amabile 7:42
5.Andante tranquillo – Vivace – Andante – Vivace di più – Andante – Vivace 6:13
6.Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante) 5:45
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op.108
7.Allegro 8:06
8.Adagio 4:26
9.Un poco presto e con sentimento 3:01
10.Presto agitato 6:23
Solo: Anthony Marwood violin
Solo: Aleksandar Madzar piano