Béla Bartók: Violin Sonatas (2 x Audio CD)

Featuring Isabelle Faust (Violin), Florent Boffard & Ewa Kupiec (Piano) | HM Gold, Harmonia Mundi France

Product Information

• Label: Harmonia Mundi France – HMG 508334.35
• Series: HM Gold
• Format: 2 x Audio CD, Album (Stereo)
• Country: France
• Released: 2010
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern
• UPC: 794881944828

Overview

This exceptional 2-CD set presents a comprehensive survey of Béla Bartók’s violin sonatas and related works, performed by world-class artists. Featuring the renowned violinist Isabelle Faust alongside the accomplished pianists Florent Boffard and Ewa Kupiec, the recording showcases Bartók’s mastery in blending modern classical composition with folk-inspired themes. From the intensely dramatic Sonata for Solo Violin in G Minor to the lyrical and rhythmic vitality of his Romanian Folk Dances, this collection highlights Bartók’s innovative spirit and enduring influence on 20th-century music.

Product Features

• Diverse Repertoire:
  The set includes:Outstanding Performances:
  • Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz.117 in G Minor – A tour de force for solo violin featuring four contrasting movements.
  • Violin Sonata No. 1, Sz.75 – A passionate work in three movements.
  • Violin Sonata No. 2, Sz.76 – An intimate two-movement dialogue.
  • Rhapsodies for Violin and Piano (Nos. 1 & 2, Sz.86 & Sz.89) – Offering a compelling blend of lyricism and rhythmic drive.
  • Romanian Folkdances, Sz.56 – A vibrant collection of folk-inspired dances that reveal Bartók’s deep connection to his cultural roots.
• 
  Isabelle Faust’s virtuosic violin performance is complemented by the sensitive and dynamic piano work of Florent Boffard and Ewa Kupiec.
• Impeccable Sound Quality:
  This HM Gold release by Harmonia Mundi France captures every nuance of Bartók’s intricate textures and dramatic contrasts, ensuring an immersive listening experience.
• Long-Tail Keywords:
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Interesting Facts

• Bartók’s Legacy:
  Béla Bartók is celebrated as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, renowned for his integration of folk music elements into classical forms.
• Artistic Collaboration:
  The collaboration between Isabelle Faust and the pianists Florent Boffard and Ewa Kupiec brings a unique interpretative depth to these challenging works, highlighting both technical brilliance and emotional insight.
• Innovative Compositions:
  The included pieces not only span Bartók’s violin sonatas but also feature rhapsodic dialogues for violin and piano and folkdances that reflect his pioneering work in ethnomusicology.

Track Listing

Disc 1

Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz.117 in G Minor

• I. Tempo Di Ciaccona
• II. Fuga
• III. Melodia
• IV. Presto

Bartók: Violin Sonata No. 1, Sz.75

• I. Allegro Appassionato
• II. Adagio
• III. Allegro

Disc 2

Bartók: Violin Sonata No. 2, Sz.76

• I. Molto moderato
• II. Allegretto

Bartók: Rhapsody for Violin and Piano No. 1, Sz.86

• Prima Parte ("Lassù") – Moderato
• Seconda Parte ("Friss") – Allegretto Moderato

Bartók: Rhapsody for Violin and Piano No. 2, Sz.89

• Prima Parte ("Lassù") – Moderato
• Seconda Parte ("Friss") – Allegro Moderato

Bartók: Romanian Folkdances, Sz.56

• I. Der Tanz Mit Dem Stabe (Staff-Dance)
• II. Brâul (Girdle-Dance)
• III. Der Stampfer (Stamping-Dance)
• IV. Tanz der Butschumer (Buciumeana)
• V. Rumänische Polka (Romanian Polka)
• VI. Schnelltanz (Precipitando Dance)

Publishers

Released by Harmonia Mundi France in 2010 under the HM Gold series. All rights reserved.

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