Complementing the release of BÃ©riot's Violin Concertos Nos. 1, 8 & 9 (8.555104) and Nos. 2, 3 & 5 (8.570360), this disc presents his equally virtuosic Duos concertants for two violins whose disarming lyricism, cheerful vivacity and Classical three-movement structure mask many formidable technical challenges. Based on themes from Prince Yusupov's once popular Ballet Espagnol, BÃ©riot's Six Characteristic Duos add a dash of Iberian sunshine, the two violins imitating guitars, romancing each other, marching together and even dancing a fandango and bolero.

Tracklist:

Duo Concertants In G Minor, Op. 57, No. 1: I. Moderato
Duo Concertants In G Minor, Op. 57, No. 1: II. Adagio Moderato
Duo Concertants In G Minor, Op. 57, No. 1: III. Rondo: Allegro Con Spirito
Duo Concertants In E Minor, Op. 57, No. 2: I. Moderato Con Spirito
Duo Concertants In E Minor, Op. 57, No. 2: II. Andante
Duo Concertants In E Minor, Op. 57, No. 2: III. Rondo: Allegro
Duo Concertants In D Major, Op. 57, No. 3: I. Moderato
Duo Concertants In D Major, Op. 57, No. 3: II. Adagio
Duo Concertants In D Major, Op. 57, No. 3: III. Allegretto
6 Duos Caracteristiques, Op. 113, "Spanish Airs": No. 1. Adagio
6 Duos Caracteristiques, Op. 113, "Spanish Airs": No. 2. Moderato. Tempo Di Marcia
6 Duos Caracteristiques, Op. 113, "Spanish Airs": No. 3. Andante Cantabile
6 Duos Caracteristiques, Op. 113, "Spanish Airs": No. 4. Allegretto. Tempo Di Fandango
6 Duos Caracteristiques, Op. 113, "Spanish Airs": No. 5. Andantino
6 Duos Caracteristiques, Op. 113, "Spanish Airs": No. 6. Moderato. Tempo Di Bolero

UPC: 747313074877
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5.26.09
Format: CD

Christine Sohn - Duos Concertants / Sic Duos Caracteristiques (CD)