Beethoven's 'Kreutzer' Sonata is considered unique among his violin and piano sonatas due to its construction and interpretation possibilities.
Performer Biography
Nemanja Radulović, the violinist and director on this album, moved to France at age 14 and began learning Beethoven's Violin Concerto despite his first teacher saying he was too young.
Notable Performances
Nemanja Radulović performed Beethoven's Violin Concerto as a last-minute replacement for Patrice Fontanarosa at the La Chaise-Dieu Music Festival and later for Maxim Vengerov in Paris.
Interpretation
The Double Sens ensemble, featured on this recording, performs without a conductor and explores new ways of interpreting music.
Recording & Production
This album marks the first time the Double Sens ensemble has expanded to include the forces required to record Beethoven's Violin Concerto in its original form.
Compositional Technique
Nemanja Radulović created an arrangement of Beethoven's 'Kreutzer' Sonata for string ensemble, which he worked on for six months, giving the piece the structure of a sextet.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nemanja Radulović finds Beethoven unique because his music conveys deep emotions, offering performers opportunities to explore dynamics, phrasing, articulation, and silences.
