The three great Brahms Sonatas for Violin and Piano certainly need no introduction. These are superb performances by violinist John Fadial and pianist Andrew Harley. Violinist John Fadial serves as Professor of Violin at the University of Wyoming. At the age of eleven, he performed for President Gerald Ford and since has appeared around the globe as chamber musician, soloist and pedagogue. His performances have been praised by the critics. "Sparkling Technique," (L'Est Republicain) "Wow! Great Stuff," (The Washington Post.) He has toured internationally for the US State Department as a United States Artistic Ambassador, and has served as Concertmaster of the North Carolina Opera, the Colorado Festival, ProMusica Colorado, the Menuhin Festival Orchestra of Saumur (France), the Heidelberg Schloss-Spiele (Germany), and Greensboro (NC) Symphony Orchestra (eighteen seasons). English pianist Andrew Harley enjoys an internationally recognized performing and teaching career. Specializing in instrumental chamber music and song literature, he has been heard in live broadcasts on national radio and television, as well as on numerous recordings.

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 "Thun": I. Allegro Amabile
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100 "Thun": II. Andante Tranquillo - Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 100 "Thun": III. Allegretto 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: 044747371122
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 10.4.19
Format: CD

Brahms / Fadial / Harley - Sonatas for Violin & Piano (CD)