Bach's Sonata No. 2 for violin and continuo follows the sonata da chiesa ('church' sonata) design, alternating slow-fast-slow-fast movements.
Composer Biography
Beethoven learned the violin as a child and took lessons from Ignaz Schuppanzigh, a prominent Viennese violinist and quartet leader, after moving to Vienna in 1792.
Composition History
Mozart's Sonata in E-flat, K.481, was completed on December 12, 1785, and is the second of a trilogy of mature violin and piano sonatas.
Performer Biography
Francescatti and Casadesus recorded five of Beethoven's ten violin sonatas in mono before completing the entire cycle in stereo.
Performer Biography
Francescatti and Casadesus, renowned for their interpretations of French masters, recorded all major duo sonatas by Franck, Debussy, Ravel, and Fauré, as well as the Chausson Concert with string quartet.
Composition History
The Bach sonata on this CD dates from his years in Cöthen (1717-23), a period that also produced the Brandenburg Concertos and many solo keyboard works.
Composition History
Beethoven's Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23, was composed in 1800 when he was at the height of his powers, despite the ominous signs of encroaching deafness.
