Jean-Bernard Pommier, Jaime Laredo, Leonard Rose - Brahms: Cello & Violin Sonatas (2011)
BAND/ARTIST: Jean-Bernard Pommier, Jaime Laredo, Leonard Rose
- Title: Brahms: Cello & Violin Sonatas
- Year Of Release: 2011
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless
- Total Time: 02:13:22
- Total Size: 586 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
CD1
01. Scherzo in C Minor, Op.5 'FAE Sonata'
02. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78: I. Vivace ma non troppo
03. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78: II. Adagio
04. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78: III. Allegro molto moderato
05. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.100: I. Allegro amabile
06. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.100: II. Andante tranquillo - Vivace - Andante - Vivace di più - Andante - Vivace
07. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.100: III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)
08. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: I. Allegro
09. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: II. Adagio
10. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
11. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: IV. Presto agitato
CD2
01. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op.38: I. Allegro non troppo
02. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op.38: II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto
03. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op.38: III. Allegro
04. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: I. Allegro vivace
05. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: II. Adagio affettuoso
06. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: III. Allegro passionato
07. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: IV. Allegro molto
Originally recorded in 1982 and 1983, respectively, this two-disc set of the Brahms violin and cello sonatas features two well-known, celebrated string artists: violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Leonard Rose. Pianist Jean-Bernard Pommier joins both Laredo and Rose, but that is where the similarities between the two discs end. Laredo's playing is as technically precise as would be expected, but his approach to these sonatas is uncharacteristically brash and aggressive. His sound often sounds extremely forced and shrill, and his right arm becomes quite vertical and angular at times. The overall recorded sound on disc 1 doesn't help matters as it lacks in sufficient bass definition from the piano; both instruments sound dull and muted. Rose's playing on disc 2 is much richer, warmer, and relaxed. While Rose generally prefers to lay back on tempos while Laredo drives forward, his playing never has a sense of dragging. Overall sound quality on this disc is superior, as well; both the lower end of the piano and bottom strings of the cello are more robust and there's more vibrancy and color in general. Pommier's playing is consistently reliable throughout both discs, with a keen sense of balance and pacing that matches both instruments nicely. This set is a good choice for the cello sonatas, but listeners could certainly find a selection with a more desirable sound quality for the violin sonatas.
CD1
01. Scherzo in C Minor, Op.5 'FAE Sonata'
02. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78: I. Vivace ma non troppo
03. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78: II. Adagio
04. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78: III. Allegro molto moderato
05. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.100: I. Allegro amabile
06. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.100: II. Andante tranquillo - Vivace - Andante - Vivace di più - Andante - Vivace
07. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.100: III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)
08. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: I. Allegro
09. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: II. Adagio
10. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
11. Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op.108: IV. Presto agitato
CD2
01. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op.38: I. Allegro non troppo
02. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op.38: II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto
03. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op.38: III. Allegro
04. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: I. Allegro vivace
05. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: II. Adagio affettuoso
06. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: III. Allegro passionato
07. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99: IV. Allegro molto
Originally recorded in 1982 and 1983, respectively, this two-disc set of the Brahms violin and cello sonatas features two well-known, celebrated string artists: violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Leonard Rose. Pianist Jean-Bernard Pommier joins both Laredo and Rose, but that is where the similarities between the two discs end. Laredo's playing is as technically precise as would be expected, but his approach to these sonatas is uncharacteristically brash and aggressive. His sound often sounds extremely forced and shrill, and his right arm becomes quite vertical and angular at times. The overall recorded sound on disc 1 doesn't help matters as it lacks in sufficient bass definition from the piano; both instruments sound dull and muted. Rose's playing on disc 2 is much richer, warmer, and relaxed. While Rose generally prefers to lay back on tempos while Laredo drives forward, his playing never has a sense of dragging. Overall sound quality on this disc is superior, as well; both the lower end of the piano and bottom strings of the cello are more robust and there's more vibrancy and color in general. Pommier's playing is consistently reliable throughout both discs, with a keen sense of balance and pacing that matches both instruments nicely. This set is a good choice for the cello sonatas, but listeners could certainly find a selection with a more desirable sound quality for the violin sonatas.
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