The opening of the second part of the complete recordings of Beethovens Violin Sonatas by Thomas Albertus Irnberger and Michael Korstick could hardly be any more energetic than with the Sonata No. 8 in G major op. 30/3. Following the initial exuberance, the performers flatter with more gentle tones, not least in the lyrically-dreamy second movement, which can even be inferred by the tempo /mood indication, which states Tempo di Menuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso. Beethovens first Sonatas for violin and piano op. 12/1-3, composed during the years 1797/1798, contain despite their early date of creation and formal stylistic accordance to Mozarts ideal unmistakable elements of his later composition style, which challenged his contemporaries' critical taste accordingly.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: I. Allegro Assai
Violin Sonata No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: II. Tempo Di Minuetto, Ma Molto Moderato E Grazioso
Violin Sonata No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: III. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12, No. 1: I. Allegro Con Brio
Violin Sonata No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12, No. 1: II. Theme And Variations: Andante Con Moto
Violin Sonata No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12, No. 1: III. Rondo: Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12, No. 2: I. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12, No. 2: II. Andante, Piu Tosto. Allegretto
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12, No. 2: III. Allegro Piacevole
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3: II. Adagio Con Molto Espressione
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3: III. Rondo: Allegro Molto

UPC: 9003643990517
Label: Gramola
Release Date: 5.12.15
Format: CD

Beethoven / Thomas Irnberger / Korstick,Michael - Sonatas for Violin 2 (CD)