This Brahms album with the internationally acclaimed duo Tasmin Little and Piers Lane will stand as a landmark in their already highly praised discography of romantic chamber music repertoire. Standing amongst the summits of the genre, the three violin sonatas by Brahms, his only ever published ones, are a pure demonstration of radiant effusiveness and romanticism in that they call for great virtuosity as well as empathy from both instruments equally. Although written twenty-five years later, they have their origin in 1853 when Brahms made the acquaintance of the Schumanns and, above all, of the great violinist Joseph Joachim, who would remain one of his closest and most musically influential friends. From the profoundly lyrical Op. 78 and Op. 100 to the more pianistic Op. 108, this recording reveals Brahms at his most intense, poetic, and melodic. Faultless support is delivered by a duo that has now established itself as a major force in romantic repertoire.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78 "Regen": I. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78 "Regen": II. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78 "Regen": III. Allegro Molto Moderato
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100: I. Allegro Amabile
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100: II. Andante Tranquillo - Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegro Grazioso Quasi Andante
Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: I. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un Poco Presto E Con Sentimento
Violin Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto Agitato

UPC: 095115197721
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 3.16.18
Format: CD

Brahms / Little / Lane - Three Violin Sonatas (CD)