The fifth volume in Metier's Beethoven Explored series brings superlative performances of the Opus 12 Violin Sonatas and the relatively unknown B flat sonata by Beethoven's contemporary Andreas Romberg. Celebrated English violinist Peter Sheppard Skaerved is highly regarded in the U.S. due to his now annual tours, and also for his championing of American composers such as Elliott Schwartz and George Rochberg, and his recordings of their works for Metier.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12, No. 1: I. Allegro Con Brio
Violin Sonata No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12, No. 1: II. Theme And Variations: Andante Con Moto
Violin Sonata No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12, No. 1: III. Rondo: Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12, No. 2: I. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12, No. 2: II. Andante, Più Tosto. Allegretto
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12, No. 2: III. Allegro Piacevole
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3: II. Adagio Con Molto Espressione
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E-Flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3: III. Rondo: Allegro Molto
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, "Schottische": I. Allegro Non Molto
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, "Schottische": II. Larghetto Cantabile
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, "Schottische": III. Allegretto

UPC: 809730008726
Label: Metier
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

Beethoven / Skaerved / Shorr - Beethoven Explored 5 (CD)