Immerse yourself in the stunning artistry of Martha Argerich and Renaud Capuçon as they deliver a breathtaking recital at the 2022 Aix-en-Provence Easter Festival. This live performance recording showcases their profound connection, featuring essential works for violin and piano, all centered around the key of A. Highlights include ‘Schumann’s Sonata No. 1 Op. 105’, ‘Beethoven’s Sonata No. 9 Op. 47’, known as ‘Kreutzer’, and ‘Franck’s Sonata’.
Track Listing:
- 1. Violin sonata no. 1 in A minor, op. 105, I. Mit Leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck (Robert Schumann)
- 2. Violin sonata no. 1 in A minor, op. 105, II. Allegretto (Robert Schumann)
- 3. Violin sonata no. 1 in A minor, op. 105, III. Lebhaft (Robert Schumann)
- 4. Violin sonata no. 9 in A major, op. 47, ‘Kreutzer’, I. Adagio Sostenuto – Presto (Ludwig van Beethoven)
- 5. Violin sonata no. 9 in A major, op. 47, ‘Kreutzer’, II. Andante Con Variazioni (Ludwig van Beethoven)
- 6. Violin sonata no. 9 in A major, op. 47, ‘Kreutzer’, III. Finale (Presto) (Ludwig van Beethoven)
- 7. Violin sonata in A major, FWV8, I. Allegretto Ben Moderato (Cesar Franck)
- 8. Violin sonata in A major, FWV8, II. Allegro (Cesar Franck)
- 9. Violin sonata in A major, FWV8, III. Recitativo – Fantasia (Ben Moderato) (Cesar Franck)
- 10. Violin sonata in A major, FWV8, IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso (Cesar Franck)
Jill Robinson (verified owner) –
This live recording is a masterpiece! Martha Argerich and Renaud Capuçon create such a magical atmosphere. A must-have for classical music lovers!
Peggy Bruce (verified owner) –
I was blown away by the chemistry between Argerich and Capuçon. Their interpretation of Beethoven’s sonatas is truly extraordinary. Highly recommend!
Leroy Hanson (verified owner) –
An outstanding collection of violin sonatas! The recording captures their live performance beautifully, making it a fantastic addition to my classical music albums.