Description

Фриц Крейслер, Сергей Рахманинов: Сонаты для скрипки и фортепиано / Fritz Kreisler, Sergei Rachmaninov: Sonatas for Violin and Piano / LP

M10-41997-98

Product Details:

Label: МЕЛОДИЯ
Format: Vinyl, Compilation
Country: Russia
Released: 1979
Genre: Classical

Overview:

This historical compilation features the collaboration of two classical music legends: violinist Fritz Kreisler and pianist Sergei Rachmaninov. Their artistry shines through in this collection of timeless chamber music, recorded in 1928. The compilation includes Beethoven's "Sonata No. 8 in G major," Schubert's "Sonata in A major," and Grieg's "Sonata No. 3 in C minor." Kreisler and Rachmaninov's deep mutual respect and contrasting styles come together in a harmonious performance full of both drama and lyricism. The release offers a rare glimpse into the fusion of their musical approaches, highlighting the intensity of Rachmaninov’s interpretation alongside Kreisler’s brilliance.

Track Listing:

Side 1:

Beethoven – Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 No. 3
- Allegro assai – 4:31
- Minuetto – 2:20
- Tempo di menuetto molto moderato e grazioso – 3:50
- Allegro vivace – 3:18
Schubert – Sonata in A major (D. 574)
- Allegro moderato – 6:08
- Scherzo. Presto – 4:08
- Andantino – 3:50
- Allegro vivace – 4:55

Side 2:

Grieg – Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45
- Allegro molto ed appassionato – 8:40
- Allegretto espressivo alla Romantica – 6:21
- Allegro molto – 7:07

Key Credits:

Violin: Fritz Kreisler
Piano: Sergei Rachmaninov
Liner Notes: M. Liberman
Editor: P. Grunberg
Restoration: M. Liberman
Archival recordings from March 1928 (Beethoven), December 1928 (Schubert), September 1928 (Grieg)