Saint-Saens's early unfinished Violin Sonata is testimony to his remarkable precocity as a child. His music's universal appeal is demonstrated in adaptations of his Bach influenced Suite, Op. 16, the gracious Romance, Op. 48 and one of his most famous pieces Le cygne (The Swan). The Second Violin Sonata follows classical forms, while the Meditation is notable for an affecting melody that builds beautifully to an intimate conclusion. Volume 1 can be heard on Naxos 8.572750. Acclaim for Fanny Clamagirand's playing includes her 'brilliant advocacy' of Saint-Saens's three Violin Concertos (Strings Magazine on 8.572037).

Tracklist:

Suite In D Minor, Op. 16: I. Prelude
Suite In D Minor, Op. 16: II. Serenade
Suite In D Minor, Op. 16: III. Scherzo
Suite In D Minor, Op. 16: IV. Romance
Suite In D Minor, Op. 16: V. Finale
Romance In C Major, Op. 48 (Version For Violin And Piano)
Sonate Inachevee: I. Allegro Vivace
Sonate Inachevee: II. Scherzo: Allegro
Meditation
Violin Sonata No. 2 In E Flat Major, Op. 102: I. Poco Allegro, Piu Tosto Moderato
Violin Sonata No. 2 In E Flat Major, Op. 102: II. Scherzo: Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 2 In E Flat Major, Op. 102: III. Andante - Allegretto Scherzando Ma Ben Moderato - Andante
Violin Sonata No. 2 In E Flat Major, Op. 102: IV. Allegro Grazioso, Non Presto - Meno Mosso, Ben Moderato - Allegro
Carnival Of The Animals (Version For Violin And Piano): Carnival Of The Animals: XIII. The Swan (Version For Violin And Piano)

UPC: 747313275175
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

Vanya Cohen - Violin Sonata No 2 / Suite in D minor (CD)