Brahms & R. Schumann: Violin Sonatas - C. Schumann: 3 Romanzen
4/2/2013, 9 Tracks, 54:25
Featuring
Jennifer Pike
Tom Poster
Johannes Brahms
Robert Schumann
Clara Schumann
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Composer Biography
Clara Schumann, a renowned pianist, largely stopped composing after her husband Robert's death to focus on promoting his music, a decision now regretted by many.
Composition History
Clara Schumann's Three Romances, Op. 22, for violin and piano, is her only work for this instrumental combination and one of her last original compositions.
Compositional Technique
Brahms's Violin Sonata No. 1 is sometimes called the 'Rain Sonata' (Regensonate) because its finale quotes his song 'Regenlied' (Rain Song).
Composition History
Brahms's Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 78, was originally conceived as a Sonatina for his godson, Felix Schumann, the youngest child of Robert and Clara Schumann.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann developed a love for the violin late in life, which led to important works like his three violin sonatas, the Op. 131 Fantasie, and the Violin Concerto.
Composition History
The slow movement of Brahms's Violin Sonata No. 1 was written shortly before the death of Felix Schumann, Brahms's godson, and was inspired by thoughts of him and his violin playing.
