Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Nos. 2,3, & 6

1. Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12/2
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Dieter Goldmann , Werner Riessmann

2. Sonata for violin & piano No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12/3
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Dieter Goldmann , Werner Riessmann

3. Sonata for violin & piano No. 6 in A major, Op. 30/1
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Dieter Goldmann , Werner Riessmann

Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Nos. 2,3, & 6,Ludwig van Beethoven,Dieter Goldmann,Werner Riessmann,Ent. Media Partners,Chamber,Classical,Classical Music,Classical Vocals,Violin with Keyboard

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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 7-10; Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000031W7K Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

1. Violin Sonata No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2: I. Allegro con brio
2. Violin Sonata No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2: II. Adagio cantabile
3. Violin Sonata No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2: III. Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio
4. Violin Sonata No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2: IV. Finale (Allegro)
5. Violin Sonata No. 8 In G, Op. 30, No. 3: I. Allegro assais
6. Violin Sonata No. 8 In G, Op. 30, No. 3: II. Tempo di Minuetto
7. Violin Sonata No. 8 In G, Op. 30, No. 3: III. Allegro vivace
8. Violin Sonata No. 10 In G, Op. 96: I. Allegro moderato
9. Violin Sonata No. 10 In G, Op. 96: II. Adagio espressivo
10. Violin Sonata No. 10 In G, Op. 96: III. Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio
11. Violin Sonata No. 10 In G, Op. 96: IV. Poco allegretto

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1. Violin Sonata No. 9 In A Minor, Op. 47 'Kreutzer': I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto
2. Violin Sonata No. 9 In A Minor, Op. 47 'Kreutzer': II. Andante con variazioni
3. Violin Sonata No. 9 In A Minor, Op. 47 'Kreutzer': III. Finale (Presto)
4. Piano Trio In A Minor, Op. 50: I. Pezzo elegiaco (Moderato assai - Allegro giusto)
5. Piano Trio In A Minor, Op. 50: II. Tema con variazioni

Average customer rating: Apollo and Dionysus shake hands! Great But Not That Great Do I dare say Jaw dropping Performance? Yes It Is! Passes the Blindfold Test

Beethoven: Violin Sonatas nos 6-8 / Kremer, Argerich Ludwig van Beethoven , Martha Argerich , and Gidon Kremer Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Kremer, Gidon | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Violinsonaten Nos. 9 "Kreutzer" & 10 Beethoven: Violinsonaten Nos. 4 & 5 "Fruhling" Bach: Sonatas for Cello & Piano J.S. Bach: The Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo Brahms: Sonata for 2 Pianos; Mendelssohn: Piano Trio #1; Martha Argerich ASIN: B000001GOA Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

1. Sonate In A Major, Op. 30 Nr. 1: 1. Allegro
2. Sonate In A Major, Op. 30 Nr. 1: 2. Adagio molto espressivo
3. Sonate In A Major, Op. 30 Nr. 1: 3. Allegro con Variazioni (I-VI)
4. Sonate In C Minor, Op. 30 Nr. 2: 1. Allegro con brio
5. Sonate In C Minor, Op. 30 Nr. 2: 2. Adagio cantabile
6. Sonate In C Minor, Op. 30 Nr. 2: 3. Scherzo. Allegro
7. Sonate In C Minor, Op. 30 Nr. 2: 4. Finale. Allegro - Presto
8. Sonate In G Major, Op. 30 Nr. 3: 1. Allegro assai
9. Sonate In G Major, Op. 30 Nr. 3: 2. Tempo di Minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso
10. Sonate In G Major, Op. 30 Nr. 3: 3. Allegro vivace

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It takes two great musicians to do justice to Beethoven's duo Sonatas. Soloist plus accompanist doesn't work in this music, which makes equal technical and musical demands on both players--except in some of the earlier sonatas, where the piano has more work. With Gidon Kremer and Martha Argerich, we start out with the basic requirement and go on from there. Although these are studio recordings they have the fire and intensity of concerts, with wide dynamic and emotional range and gratifying attention to every musical detail. This is one of a series of three discs, one of the best sets of Beethoven's Violin Sonatas ever recorded. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Apollo and Dionysus shake hands!.......2006-03-29

The necessary balance between the impetuous and sweeping pianism of Martha Argerich blended with the meditative and reflexive playing of Kremer worked out admirably, because when you have a solid approach these are minor obstacles.

Both of them play these Sonatas with sublime conviction, weeding and acrving in relief the dark and rough Beethovenian dissonances beneath the score, because of Beethoven' s sound must never sound only beautiful.

In spite of the fact I previously commented the winning performers of the whole set of Sonatas are to my mind Szigetti-Arrau, Kempff-Menuhin and for those who wish a lyrical approach Francescati-Casadesus, this is probably the most remarkable recording of these renowned works in the last thirty years.

And this fact is by itself, an emblematic feat.

Great But Not That Great.......2005-10-21

Many reviewers seem somewhat overenthusiastic in awarding the musicians here 5 stars for their talented performance. I am not as enthusiastic however as this performance has various defects and so is not the absolute best nor a candidate to be in that group compared to other performances.

In terms of giving five stars, I consider performances such as Emanuel Bay's and Jascha Heifetz' as a model 5-star performance and Argerich and Kremer just don't meet that bar by a long shot. I found the perfomance of Kremer and Argerich to be very good but each had similar problems. Kremer follows the piano well but his performance is very conservative and there is very little vibrato which he could and should have allowed to emphasize the romanticism of the piece. Argerich had similar problems in that she tended to mute the keys too soon and so made her performance a rather dry one at various points. Their interpretation of the meter is impeccable and both follow the piece very well with fine, perhaps too fine, precision. It is this over-technical precision on their part that tends to muffle the resonance of the instruments and somewhat remove the romantic aspects of Beethoven's works. In poetic fashion, they don't give the instruments time to breathe and sing; they are quickly muted before they can barely sing a note. This is certainly one of many great performances to own but it is not anywhere near the greatest of them. The sound quality however is state-of-the-art and brings out the music very well compared to some older performances of great virtuosos that are sometimes only in mono.

The performance here is kind of dry and technical more than the pieces require and it does limit their romantic effect. Kremer and Argerich are extremely talented but their perfomance is still beneath those of greats such as Emanuel Bay and Jascha Heifetz for example. It's still a good buy to add to one's collection and pleasing to the ears. I own it and I don't regret its purchase at all: it is simply a more conservative interpretation with less emotion than others on the market.

Do I dare say Jaw dropping Performance? Yes It Is!.......2004-09-08

I bought this from Amazon last few weeks back. I was actually looking for Beethoven Violin Sonata No.5 "Spring" I dont know why I eventually ended up purchasing this CD but Im glad I did. This is one of the most thrilling perfomance by Argerich & Kremer.Kremer's violin sounds very much authentic in sound & performance by the masterful Violinist is great.So is Argerich with her tilting fingers on her piano wow! this is an essential recording indeed.The fact that Im the 2nd person to review this recording is unbelievable to me, Amazon should be calling for a halt to the avalanche of reviews to this recording. For me things started hitting up from Sonata no.1 's "Allegretto con Variazion(1-vi) and then to the end. Violin's movement causes sparks to fly. Needless to say my colleagues at work now love the sound of a violin even though some will not admit to love this music.The understanding between the two instruments & co-ordination is simple out of this world.Musically i would not be able to express the actual movements i.e. in musical terminology since im not a musician but I know when something is not only great but deserves to be appluaded. You buy this one without any inhibitions its a must have for any serious collectors item. By the way I also purchased Perlmans No. 5 "spring" Beethoven violin concerto its also thrilling as well but this one comes tops.

Passes the Blindfold Test.......2000-07-04

Itzak Perlman & Vladimir Ashkenazy are virtuosic partners in their extraordinary 1970s version of the Beethoven violin sonatas, while Anne-Sophie Mutter's edgy brilliance is balanced by Lambert Orkis steady hand in their 1998 reading of these works. However, Gidon Kremer & Martha Argerich manage always to hold their own against these other two masterful sets in informal blindfold tests I've tried with friends, often coming out a whisker ahead. Painstakingly recorded over an 8-year period starting in 1987, Kremer & Argerich collaborate in full command of this exquisite material. These are two of the finest artists of our day playing together at the top of their game, a breathtaking set of performances of these ten monumental violin sonatas. In this case, Kremer's violin is more the anchor to Argerich's exuberant pianism. Best bet: save your acorns and get all three versions.

Average customer rating: Performance is fine, but recording is off-balance well worth your time and money A Beethoven violin treasure! Lively, energetic, and fun!

Beethoven: Violin Sonatas, Op. 12, Nos. 1-3 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Violin Sonatas 4 & 10, etc. Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Op. 30, Nos. 1-3 Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 5 "Spring" & 9 "Kreutzer" ASIN: B0000013O8 Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

1. Son No.1 in D, Op.12, No.1: Allegro Con Brio
2. Son No.1 in D, Op.12, No.1: Tema Con Variazioni
3. Son No.1 in D, Op.12, No.1: Rondo: Allegro
4. Son No.2 in A, Op.12, No.2: Allegro Vivace
5. Son No.2 in A, Op.12, No.2: Andante, Piu Tosto Allegretto
6. Son No.2 in A, Op.12, No.2: Allegro Piacevole
7. Son No.3 in E flat, Op.12, No.3: Allegro Con Spirito
8. Son No.3 in E flat, Op.12, No.3: Adagio Co Molt'espressione
9. Son No.3 in E flat, Op.12, No.3: Rondo: Allegro Molto

Customer Reviews:

Performance is fine, but recording is off-balance.......2007-07-09

I agree with the other Amazon reviewers who feel that the performances on this disc of early Beethoven violin sonatas by Nishizaki and Jando are outstanding. However, I have an issue with the recording. The piano is far forward in the recording relative to the violin, however the latter can clearly be heard in the background.

well worth your time and money.......2005-10-19

The early Beethoven on this CD is nice enjoyable music and it is well-played and recorded on this CD. These sonatas don't hit the highs of his later music but are still excellent. What a splendid deal at the naxos price as well.

A Beethoven violin treasure!.......2005-02-04

Over the years, I've heard many versions of Beethoven's Opus 12 violin sonatas and believe me, there is so much beauty and young power in these readings it blows the mind. The delicious sound that violinist, Takako Nishizaki brings to these early sonatas is just haunting. One of the finest (and underrated) violinists of our time, she makes an extraordinary case for her compelling ideas about these three sonatas. Her playing (intelligent, stimulating and spirited) is matched, and inspired by Jeno Jando's dramatic and expressive pianism.
Rather than be relegated into the background, he is her equal. There is never any sense of routine with these recordings and the sound quality is crystal clear and ravishing in its beauty. A perfect balance, the acoustic is spacious without clouding the focus. The performances are delightful in their fresh spontaneity.
For the record, the Penguin guide (a classical reference book) has rated this disc with three stars, which is summarized as an outstanding performance and recording in every way. A Naxos treasure!

Lively, energetic, and fun!.......2001-11-11

Nishizaki Takako delivers a spirited, lively, and peppy performance. She pairs very well with Jando, who also delivers the right light and spritely touch for these early (pre-sturm and drang), Beethoven pieces.

Nishizaki's renditions are an excellent and enjoyable way to round out your Beethoven repetoire and Nishizaki is a player to keep on your radar. Awarded 3 stars from the Penguin Guide to compact disks, beating out DG's more star-studded offering with Anne-Sophie Mutter.

As is typical for Naxos, the recording is a little dry, although the acoustic is excellent. 4 stars for the recording, 4.5 stars for the performance, 5+ stars for value.

Average customer rating: A winning combination!

Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Op. 30, Nos. 1-3 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Violin Sonatas 4 & 10, etc. Beethoven: Violin Sonatas, Op. 12, Nos. 1-3 ASIN: B0000013OA Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

1. Son No.6 in A, Op.30, No.1: Allegro
2. Son No.6 in A, Op.30, No.1: Adagio, molto espressivo
3. Son No.6 in A, Op.30, No.1: Allegretto con variazioni
4. Son No.7 in c, Op.30, No.2: Allegro con brio
5. Son No.7 in c, Op.30, No.2: Adagio cantabile
6. Son No.7 in c, Op.30, No.2: Scherzo: Allegro
7. Son No.7 in c, Op.30, No.2: Finale: Allegro
8. Son No.8 in G, Op.30, No.3: Allegro assai
9. Son No.8 in G, Op.30, No.3: Tempo di Menuetto
10. Son No.8 in G, Op.30, No.3: Allegro vivace

Customer Reviews:

A winning combination!.......2005-02-04

I've listened to almost every version of Beethoven's Opus 30 violin sonatas and believe me, there is so much beauty and power in these readings it rocks. The delicious sound that Takako Nishizaki brings to these sonatas is just unforgettable. One of the finest violinists of our time, she makes an extraordinary case for her compelling imaginings of these three sonatas. As always, her playing (intelligent, stimulating and spirited) is matched, and inspired by Jeno Jando's dramatic and expressive pianism.
Rather than be relegated into the background, he is more than her equal. At times the piano is slightly more prominent, but nothing to bad. In fact, I found it an inspired idea for these three pieces. There is never any sense of routine with these recordings and the sound quality is pretty good, but perhaps a bit cloudier than the other three discs in this set. Yet, the acoustic is spacious without clouding the focus. The performances are delightful in their fresh spontaneity. For the record, the Penguin guide (a classical reference book) has rated this disc with three stars, which is summarized as an outstanding performance and recording in every way. Another winning combination.

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Beethoven: Four Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Op. 12 Nos. 1, 2, 3, Op. 96) Manufacturer: CBS Records Masterworks Portrait ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BH0Z7K

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Flöte & Gitarre: Original Transcriptions Manufacturer: Capriccio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Giuliani, Mauro | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001WUA Release Date: 1997-12-09

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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos.1 - 6 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Zukerman, Pinchas | ( Z ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002ZZ5B Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

1. Violin Sonata Nr.1 in D, op.12 No.1: I: Allegro con brio
2. Violin Sonata Nr.1 in D, op.12 No.1: II: Tema con variazioni (Andantecon moto)
3. Violin Sonata Nr.1 in D, op.12 No.1: III: Rondo (Allegro)
4. Violin Sonata Nr.2 in A, op.12 No.2: I: Allegro vivace
5. Violin Sonata Nr.2 in A, op.12 No.2: II: Andante, piu tosto allegretto
6. Violin Sonata Nr.2 in A, op.12 No.2: III: Allegro piacevole
7. Violin Sonata Nr.3 in E flat, op.12 No.3: I: Allegro con spirito
8. Violin Sonata Nr.3 in E flat, op.12 No.3: II: Adagio con molt'espressione
9. Violin Sonata Nr.3 in E flat, op.12 No.3: III: Rondo (Allegro molto)

Tracks:

1. Violin Sonata No.4 in A minor, op. 23: I: Presto
2. Violin Sonata No.4 in A minor, op. 23: II: Andante scherzoso piu allegretto
3. Violin Sonata No.4 in A minor, op. 23: III: Allegro molto
4. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F, op.24 'Spring': I: Allegro
5. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F, op.24 'Spring': II: Adagio molto espressivo
6. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F, op.24 'Spring': III: Scherzo (Allegro molto) e trio
7. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F, op.24 'Spring': IV: Rondo (Allegro, ma non troppo)
8. Violin Sonata No. 6 in A, op.30 No.1: I: Allegro
9. Violin Sonata No. 6 in A, op.30 No.1: II: Adagio molto espressivo
10. Violin Sonata No. 6 in A, op.30 No.1: III: Allegretto con variazioni

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Beethoven: Sonatas Nos. 4, 7, 8 for Violin & Piano Manufacturer: Ent. Media Partners ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002XA2 Release Date: 1997-10-23

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Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Nos. 2,3, & 6 Manufacturer: Ent. Media Partners ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002XA3 Release Date: 1997-10-23

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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 Jascha Heifetz Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000E6E0 Release Date: 1990-10-25

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