For later generations, these sonatas became important examples of works where the violin is an equal partner to the piano, not just an accompaniment.
Performer Biography
Takako Nishizaki, the violinist on this album, was the first student of Shinichi Suzuki, the creator of the famous Suzuki Method of violin teaching for children.
Composition History
Beethoven's first complete violin and piano sonatas, a set of three published in 1799, were composed during the two preceding years.
Composition History
These sonatas were dedicated to Antonio Salieri, the Imperial Kapellmeister, from whom Beethoven received lessons in vocal writing.
Performer Biography
Jenő Jandó, the pianist, has won several piano competitions, including first prize in the 1973 Hungarian Piano Concours.
Critical Reception
The new sonatas were not well received by all, with one critic describing them as "strange and bizarre" and "heaping difficulties on difficulties."
Composer Biography
Beethoven's early musical training included some ability as a string player, and he was employed as a court organist and viola-player in Bonn.
