Fazil Say is one of the world's most prominent pianists but he is also a much-admired composer with a substantial catalogue of works. He combines both these accomplishments in his two Violin Sonatas, the first of which is suffused with Turkish motifs and dances, such as the horon. The second sonata takes as it's theme the abuse of nature and the need to resist despoliation. His Violin Concerto is subtitled '1001 Nights in the Harem' and is full of rich melodies and atmosphere, and features an array of Turkish percussion instruments. One of the most creative and versatile artists of his generation, German-born Friedemann Eichhorn's artistic activities range from performing early Baroque music on period instruments to classical and contemporary works with renowned orchestras and chamber music partners. Among many other pieces, Eichhorn rediscovered and first recorded the complete violin concertos by French virtuoso Pierre Rode. He studied with Valery Gradow, Alberto Lysy and Margaret Pardee and graduated from the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts, the International Menuhin Music Academy and The Juilliard School. He also earned a PhD in musicology at the University of Mainz.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 82 "Mount Ida": I. Decimation Of Nature
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 82 "Mount Ida": II. Wounded Bird
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 82 "Mount Ida": III. Rite Of Hope
Cleopatra, Op. 34
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 7: I. Melancholy
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 7: II. Grotesque
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 7: III. Perpetuum Mobile
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 7: IV. Anonymous
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 7: V. Melancholy
Violin Concerto, Op. 25 "1001 Nights In The Harem": I. Allegro
Violin Concerto, Op. 25 "1001 Nights In The Harem": II. Allegro Assai
Violin Concerto, Op. 25 "1001 Nights In The Harem": III. Andantino
Violin Concerto, Op. 25 "1001 Nights In The Harem": IV. -

UPC: 747313408573
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.14.20
Format: CD

Say / Eichhorn / Eschenbach - Complete Violin Works (CD)