Schubert: Sonata, Rondo and Fantasie
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Sonata, Rondo and Fantasie
Viktoria Mullova (Violin), Alasdair Beatson (Fortepiano)
[ Signum / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Viktoria Mullova and Alasdair Beatson present their first release with Signum Classics. The works presented on this recording span the final decade of Schubert's life. Beginning with the Sonata in A of 1817, its lyrical, wistful opening giving way to a Viennese joy and exuberance. Closing with the Rondo in B minor of 1826, thrilling in its heroic journey through an abundance of themes, with twists and turns almost competitively athletic between the two instruments. At the heart of the recording, the Fantasie in C of 1827 - a music unutterably inspired, ravishingly beautiful, a tour de force of colour and texture, an unpredictable and unparalleled dreamlike vision of another world.
Viktoria Mullova is known internationally as a violinist of exceptional versatility and musical integrity. Her curiosity spans the breadth of musical development from baroque and classical right up to the most contemporary influences from the world of fusion and experimental music.
Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson works prolifically as a soloist and chamber musician. Renowned as a sincere musician and intrepid programmer, he champions wider repertoire with particular interest in Beethoven, Schumann and Schubert among others.
"these three works are not commonly paired in period-instrument performances such as this, and concerns about the sound recede when considered against the blazing commitment and consummate musicianship on display from both players." Gramophone
'Listening to these profoundly intimate performances is to be reminded how the evolution of both piano and violin has reshaped the way Schubert's music is perceived...To effectively play instruments such as Schubert would have recognised requires super-refined technique and boundless musical imagination - there is simply nowhere to hide.' BBC Music Chamber Choice June 2022
Tracks:
[1] Sonata in A Major, Op. Posth. 162, D. 574: I. Allegro moderato
[2] Sonata in A Major, Op. Posth. 162, D. 574: II. Scherzo. Presto
[3] Sonata in A Major, Op. Posth. 162, D. 574: III. Andantino
[4] Sonata in A Major, Op. Posth. 162, D. 574: IV. Allegro vivace
[5] Fantasie in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: I. Andante molto
[6] Fantasie in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: II. Allegretto
[7] Fantasie in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: III. Andantino
[8] Fantasie in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: IV. Allegro vivace - Allegretto - Presto
[9] Rondo in B Minor, Op. 70, D. 895
