Distinctly Russian, unabashedly Romantic and full-bodied, yet intellectually devised and highly disciplined, Medtner' compositions for violin and piano encompass music of rare beauty and power, gratifying for both performer and audience. Violin Sonata No.

Tracklist:

I. Canzona - Canterellando. Con fluidezza
II. Danza - Allegro Scherzando
III. Ditirambo - Festivamente
2 Canzonas & Dances, Op.43: Canzona No.1 in C Major
2 Canzonas & Dances, Op.43: Dance No.1 in C Major
2 Canzonas & Dances, Op.43: Canzona No.2 in B Minor
2 Canzonas & Dances, Op.43: Dance No.2 in B Minor
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: I. Introduzione - Maestoso (Poco Quasi Cadenza)
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: I. Allegro Appassionato
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: I. Cadenza I - Tranquillo Cantabile
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Theme & Variations - Theme. Andante Con Moto
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Variation 1. Tranquillo Cantabile, Ma Con Moto
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Variation 2. L'istesso Tempo Ma Poco Piu Tranquillo
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Variation 3. Allegretto Tranquillo, Grazioso
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Variation 4. Allegro Molto Ritmico
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Variation 5. Allegro Molto
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Variation 6. Allegro Risoluto
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: II. Cadenza II - Tranquillo Cantabile
Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44: III. Finale - Rondo. Allegro Risoluto

UPC: 747313029976
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 3.25.08
Format: CD

Laurence Kayaleh - Violin Sonatas 1 & 2 / 2 Canzonas with Dance (CD)