Bartók Béla: Sonata For Violin And Piano Nos. 1 & 2 – Gidon Kremer | Yuri Smirnov (Hungaroton LP Stereo – MONO)

Product Information

Key Details

• Title: Bartók Béla: Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 1 & Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 2
• Series: Bartók Béla Complete Edition – III. Chamber Music 2
• Format: Vinyl LP (Released in MONO in stereo)
• Label: Hungaroton – SLPX 11655
• Country: Hungary
• Release Year: 1976
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern
• Composer: Bartók Béla
• Performers:Cover Design: Győző Varga
  • Violin: Gidon Kremer
  • Piano: Yuri Smirnov
• Recording Engineer: István Berényi
• Liner Notes: Kárpáti János
• Photography (Cover): Dénes Rónai
• Additional Photography (Reproduction): Miklós Csák
• Musical Producer: András Székely

Overview

This vintage Hungaroton LP from 1976 presents two distinguished chamber works by Bartók Béla – his Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 1 (1921) and Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 2 (1922). Part of the esteemed Bartók Béla Complete Edition – III. Chamber Music 2 series, this release features world-class performances by the legendary Gidon Kremer on violin and Yuri Smirnov on piano. The album is engineered in a unique MONO format but maintains the hallmark clarity and rich tonal qualities expected of Hungaroton quality productions.

Product Features

Format & Technical Details

• Vinyl Excellence:
  • This release is pressed on high-quality vinyl in a MONO rendition that faithfully captures the performance nuances of the soloist duo.
• Performance Highlights:
  • Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 1 (1921):
    • Movement I: Allegro Appassionato
    • Movement II: Adagio
    • Movement III: Allegro
  • Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 2 (1922):
    • Movement I: Molto Moderato
    • Movement II: Allegretto
• Artistic Interpretation:
  • Gidon Kremer and Yuri Smirnov deliver an evocative and technically precise interpretation of Bartók’s modern chamber music, capturing both the rhythmic drive and expressive lyricism of these seminal works.

Detailed Production

• Cover & Packaging:
  • Featuring an eye-catching cover design by Győző Varga, this LP is enhanced by thoughtful liner notes by Kárpáti János and archival photography that underscores its historical significance.
• Sound Engineering:
  • Recorded by István Berényi with musical production overseen by András Székely, ensuring that every nuance—from the powerful passages to the intimate lyrical moments—is rendered with precision.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance:
  • These sonatas, composed in the early 1920s, mark a pivotal moment in Bartók’s evolution as a modernist composer. They showcase his innovative approach to form, rhythm, and thematic development.
• Renowned Performers:
  • The performance by Gidon Kremer and Yuri Smirnov is celebrated for its clarity and emotional depth, contributing to the enduring reputation of Bartók’s chamber music.
• Unique Format:
  • The LP is produced in MONO—a format that, in 1976, offers a distinct listening experience, emphasizing the blend and acoustic space of the live performance.
• Collector’s Piece:
  • As part of the Bartók Béla Complete Edition, this release is highly prized among collectors and connoisseurs of Hungarian classical music, representing an important document in the legacy of Bartók.

Track Listing

Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 1 (1921)

• A1: I. Allegro Appassionato
• A2: II. Adagio
• B1: III. Allegro

Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 2 (1922)

• B2: I. Molto Moderato
• B3: II. Allegretto

Publishers

This album is distributed by Hungaroton, a label renowned for its role in preserving Hungary’s classical music heritage. As part of the Bartók Béla Complete Edition – III. Chamber Music 2 series, the LP not only showcases masterful performance and production but also reflects meticulous attention to the quality and authenticity of Bartók’s work. The production team, featuring industry veterans like András Székely and István Berényi, has ensured that this release remains a benchmark for classical chamber music recordings.

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