Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin (10 Pieces) (SACD Hybrid)

Introduction

A long-awaited collection of Beethoven's violin masterpieces, all 10 pieces

This is the latest recording from Midori Goto, one of the world's leading violinists. Following her 2020 release of "Beethoven: Violin Concertos, Romances (2 pieces)" (WPCS-13834), the US-based violinist has completed her latest album, "Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (10 pieces)," a compilation of all 10 of Beethoven's sonatas, considered the pinnacle of violin music. To coincide with her upcoming Japan tour in November, this album will be released exclusively in Japan on SACD hybrid vinyl. The Japanese release and digital download will begin on November 9th, with the CD release scheduled for next year. The ten pieces, composed throughout Beethoven's early to mid-period, are significant in tracing the historical changes in the positioning and balance of the expressive power of the violin and piano, and for this reason the combination of the violinist and his partner pianist is considered extremely important. For this recording, the collaboration with Thibaudet, with whom he has had many opportunities to perform, has resulted in a truly comprehensive recording featuring a perfect ensemble.

*Please note that due to the length of the recording, playback may not be possible on some devices.

Tracklist <Disc 1> 1. Sonata No. 1 in D major for piano and violin, Op. 12 No. 1, 1st movement: Allegro con brio 2. Sonata No. 1 in D major for piano and violin, Op. 12 No. 1, 2nd movement: Theme con variazioni (Andante con moto) 3. Sonata No. 1 in D major for piano and violin, Op. 12 No. 1, 2nd movement: Theme con variazioni (Andante con moto) - Variation 1 4. Sonata No. 1 in D major for piano and violin, Op. 12 No. 1, 2nd movement: Theme con variazioni (Andante con moto) - Variation 2 5 Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12 No. 1 for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Theme con Variazioni (Andante con Moto) - Variation 3 6 Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12 No. 1 for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Theme con Variazioni (Andante con Moto) - Variation 4 7 Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Rondo (Allegro) 8 Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2 for piano and violin, 1st movement: Allegro Vivace 9 Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2 for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Andante Piu Tosto (Allegretto) 10 Sonata No. 2 for Piano and Violin in A Major, Op. 12 No. 2, 3rd Movement: Allegro Piacevole 11 Sonata No. 3 for Piano and Violin in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3, 1st Movement: Allegro Con Spirito 12 Sonata No. 3 for Piano and Violin in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3, 2nd Movement: Adagio Con Moltespressione 13 Sonata No. 3 for Piano and Violin in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3, 3rd Movement: Rondo (Allegro Molto) 14 Sonata No. 4 for Piano and Violin in A Minor, Op. 23, 1st Movement: Presto 15 Sonata No. 4 for Piano and Violin in A Minor, Op. 23, 2nd Movement: Andante Scherzoso, Più Allegretto 16 Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23, 3rd Movement: Allegro Molto

<Disc 2> 1. Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring" for Piano and Violin, 1st Movement: Allegro 2. Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring" for Piano and Violin, 2nd Movement: Adagio Molto Espressivo 3. Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring" for Piano and Violin, 3rd Movement: Scherzo (Allegro Molto) 4. Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring" for Piano and Violin, 4th Movement: Rondo (Allegro Ma Non Troppo) 5. Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1, 1st Movement: Allegro 6 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Adagio molto espressivo 7 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con variazioni 8 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con variazioni variation 1 9 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con variazioni variation 2 10 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con variazioni variation 3 11 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con Variazione Variations 4 12 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con Variazione Variations 5 13 Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Allegretto con Variazione Variations 6 14 Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2 for piano and violin, 1st movement: Allegro con Brio 15 Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2 for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Adagio Cantabile 16 Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2 for piano and violin, 3rd movement: Scherzo (Allegro) 17 Sonata No. 7 for Piano and Violin in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2, 4th Movement: Finale (Allegro)

<Disc 3> 1. Sonata No. 8 for Piano and Violin in G major, Op. 30 No. 3, 1st Movement: Allegro Assai 2. Sonata No. 8 for Piano and Violin in G major, Op. 30 No. 3, 2nd Movement: Tempo di Minuetto, Ma Molto Moderato e Grazioso 3. Sonata No. 8 for Piano and Violin in G major, Op. 30 No. 3, 3rd Movement: Allegro Vivace 4. Sonata No. 9 for Piano and Violin in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer", 1st Movement: Adagio Sostenuto 5 Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer," for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Andante con variazione 6 Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer," for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Andante con variazione Variation 1 7 Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer," for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Andante con variazione Variation 2 8 Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer," for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Andante con variazione Variation 3 9 Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer," for piano and violin, 2nd movement: Andante con variazione Variation 4 10 Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer," 3rd Movement: Presto 11. Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96, 1st Movement: Allegro Moderato 12. Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96, 2nd Movement: Adagio Espressivo 13. Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96, 3rd Movement: Scherzo (Allegro) 14. Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96, 4th Movement: Poco Allegretto

Performed by: Midori Goto (violin) Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano)

Recorded: January 3-6, 10 & May 26-June 1, 2022 Zipper Hall, Colburn School

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The latest recording from Midori Goto, one of the world's leading violinists. Following her 2020 release of "Beethoven: Violin Concertos, Romances (2 Pieces)" (WPCS-13834), the US-based violinist continues her international career with her latest album, "Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (10 Pieces)," a compilation of all 10 of Beethoven's sonatas, considered the pinnacle of violin music. This pre-release, exclusively in Japan, will be available on SACD hybrid vinyl to coincide with her November Japan tour. These 10 pieces, composed from Beethoven's early to mid-period works, trace the historical evolution of the expressive power and balance of the violin and piano. This highlights the crucial importance of the perfect combination between the violinist and their pianist partner. This recording features a collaboration with Thibaudet, with whom he has had many opportunities to perform, resulting in a truly comprehensive recording featuring a perfect ensemble. (C)RS WPCS-13839