Franz Schubert (1797-1827) was an extremely prolific composer, but his entire output for violin and piano fits on two CDs. His bold use of tonalities is already evident in the early works from 1816 and 1817, which clearly reflect his admiration for Mozart. The first three are labelled "Sonatina", possibly intended to appeal to amateur musicians. However, they are highly complex works by the youthful composer. The late works, written in 1826 and 1827 shortly before his death, are characterized by an exuberant virtuosity, and sometimes the piano is treated like a substitute orchestra. Piet Kuijken and Naaman Sluchin have devoted more than ten years to the intensive study of the interpretation of these works and the question of appropriate period instruments, with the aim of doing optimal justice to the spirit of Schubert's music in it's profoundly human depth: "In these pieces, Schubert showcases every possible technical trick; invention is constantly applied to formal structure, the greatest simplicity is found alongside outrageous virtuosity, and an infinite variety of timbre can be found."

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata In D Major, D. 384: I. Allegro Molto
Violin Sonata In D Major, D. 384: II. Andante
Violin Sonata In D Major, D. 384: III. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata In G Minor, D. 408: I. Allegro Giusto
Violin Sonata In G Minor, D. 408: II. Andante
Violin Sonata In G Minor, D. 408: III. Menuetto (Allegro Vivace) - Trio
Violin Sonata In G Minor, D. 408: IV. Allegro Moderato
Fantasie In C Major, D. 934: Andante Molto
Fantasie In C Major, D. 934: Allegretto
Fantasie In C Major, D. 934: Andantino
Fantasie In C Major, D. 934: Tempo Primo - Allegro Vivace - Allegretto - Presto
Rondo In B Minor, D. 895 "Rondeau Brillant" (Andante - Allegro)
Violin Sonata In A Major, D. 574 "Grand Duo": I. Allegro Moderato
Violin Sonata In A Major, D. 574 "Grand Duo": II. Scherzo (Presto) - Trio
Violin Sonata In A Major, D. 574 "Grand Duo": III. Andantino
Violin Sonata In A Major, D. 574 "Grand Duo": IV. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata In A Minor, D. 385: I. Allegro Moderato
Violin Sonata In A Minor, D. 385: II. Andante
Violin Sonata In A Minor, D. 385: III. Menuetto (Allegro) - Trio
Violin Sonata In A Minor, D. 385: IV. Allegro

UPC: 5425004840875
Label: Passacaille
Release Date: 4.15.22
Format: CD

Schubert / Kuijken / Sluchin - Complete Works For Violin & Pianoforte (2pk) (CD)