The performers, Raphael Wallfisch (cellist) and John York (pianist), have made personal improvements to the register changes and voicing in the D major cello version of Brahms' G major violin sonata.
Interpretation
For Brahms' Op. 120 sonatas, originally for clarinet or viola, Raphael Wallfisch (cellist) and John York (pianist) aimed to transform the wind instrument writing into idiomatic cello writing while avoiding incorrect bass-lines.
Performer Biography
John York, a pianist, launched his career over 40 years ago by winning the International Debussy Prize in Paris and has performed worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician.
Performer Biography
Raphael Wallfisch, a celebrated cellist, was inspired by Zara Nelsova and studied with the great Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, performing chamber music with Jascha Heifetz.
Composition History
Brahms' two Op. 120 sonatas, for clarinet or viola, were composed at the very end of his life and are perfectly contrasted and balanced.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johannes Brahms' extensive output of sonata-form works, including ten large-scale pieces for one or two players, demonstrates his complete absorption and satisfaction with Classical sonata form.
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