The great Russian violinist Elena Denisova presents a solo album which centers around the three sonatas by Ivan Khandoshkin (1747-1804), who is little known in our latitudes and also known as "the Russian Paganini". These virtuoso works are influenced by classical and rococo, but also folk music. Further works for solo violin include the Caprices No. 14 and No. 24 by Niccolo Paganini and Fritz Kreisler's "Recitative & Scherzo". The title of this album "Obsession" stems from the title of the first movement of the second solo sonata by EugÃ¨ne YsaÃ¿e, which he dedicated to Jacques Thibaud. In general, according to Elena Denisova this album is dedicated to "composers who were primarily outstanding violinists".

Tracklist:

Recitativo & Scherzo-Caprice In D Minor, Op. 6
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 3 No. 1: I. Marcia. Maestoso
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 3 No. 1: II. Allegro Assai
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 3 No. 1: III. Andante Con Variazioni
24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 14 In E-Flat Major
Violin Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 2: I. Andante
Violin Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 2: II. Tempo Di Minuetto
Violin Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 2: III. Rondo. Allegro
24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 In A Minor
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 3 No. 3: I. Andante Maestoso
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 3 No. 3: II. Minuetto Grazioso
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 3 No. 3: III. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “jacques Thibaud”: I. Obsession. Prelude, Poco Vivace
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “jacques Thibaud”: II. Malinconia. Poco Lento
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “jacques Thibaud”: III. Danse Des Ombres. Sarabande, Lento
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “jacques Thibaud”: IV. Les Furies. Allegro Furioso

UPC: 9003643991910
Label: Gramola
Release Date: 4.19.19
Format: CD

Chandoschkin / Denisova - Obsession (CD)