Hindemith: Sonatas

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PAUL HINDEMITH
Hindemith: Sonatas
Alexander Melnikov (piano) with Isabelle Faust (violin) Jeroen Berwaerts (trumpet) Teunis van der Zwart (althorn), etc

[ Harmonia Mundi / CD ]

Release Date: Saturday 20 December 2014

Hindemith composed more than 30 sonatas for the most diverse instruments - all of which he was capable of playing himself! This fascinating selection of works written between 1935 (when he became persona non grata in Nazi Germany) and 1948 (the brilliant Cello Sonata for Piatigorsky) is played by some of today's finest soloists, with the guiding spirit of Alexander Melnikov at the piano. How often does one hear a sonata for Althorn? Especially one published along with a poem by the composer?

"Melnikov proves to be the perfect chamber musician, knowing exactly when to assert himself and when to let his colleagues have the limelight...The real stars, though, are athletic trombonist Gérard Costes, and trumpeter Jeroen Berwaerts, who combines lyrical warmth with an intensity that is often breathtaking." (The Guardian)

'The patron saint of neglected instruments, Hindemith composed more than 30 sonatas for very diverse resources … The Hindemith anniversary of 2013 opened the gates to a welcome flood of excellent recordings, and this new release stands high among them.' (Editor's Choice BBC Music March 2015)

"Melnikov's role parallels that of Glenn Gould but his accounts are less wayward than the Canadian's, his soloists generally stronger...this is a magnificent disc, with leading or contending versions of all the works in terrific, beautifully balanced Harmonia Mundi sound. Let's hope Melnikov & Co return record some more." Gramophone Magazine Award Nomination 2015 - Chamber

Tracks:

Violin Sonata in G minor, Op. 11 No. 6
Isabelle Faust (violin)

Sonata for Trumpet and Piano
Jeroen Berwaerts (trumpet)

Sonata for Alto Horn & Piano in E flat major
Teunis van der Zwart (althorn)

Sonata for Trombone and Piano
Gérard Costes (trombone)

Sonata for Cello & Piano in E major (1948)
Alexander Rudin (cello)