Celebrate the 80th birthday of the legendary Itzhak Perlman with his extraordinary album "Great Violin Sonatas," a masterful collection of 45 tracks spanning an impressive 3 hours and 49 minutes. This album, released under Warner Classics, is a testament to Perlman's unparalleled virtuosity and his enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
The album features a diverse array of compositions from some of the most celebrated composers in history, including Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák, Franck, Prokofiev, and more. From the intricate and soulful sonatas of Bach to the passionate and dramatic works of Beethoven, Perlman's interpretations are nothing short of breathtaking. Each piece is performed with a level of technical precision and emotional depth that only a master of Perlman's caliber can achieve.
Highlights include the iconic "Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'" by Beethoven, the hauntingly beautiful "Violin Sonata in A Major" by Franck, and the virtuosic "Violin Sonata in G Minor 'The Devil's Trill'" by Tartini, performed live. Perlman's renditions of these timeless classics are sure to captivate and inspire listeners, showcasing his unmatched ability to bring out the full expressive potential of each composition.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Itzhak Perlman or a newcomer to the world of classical music, "Great Violin Sonatas" is an album that will leave a lasting impression. It is a fitting tribute to a career that has spanned decades and continues to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the brilliance of Itzhak Perlman in this extraordinary collection of violin sonatas.
Tracks
Paganini: Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 3 No. 6Niccolò Paganini, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto, e con sentimentoJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto agitatoJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Paradies: Harpsichord Sonata in A Major: II. Toccata (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Pietro Domenico Paradisi, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Brahms: Violin Sonata in A Minor "F-A-E": III. Scherzo, WoO 2Johannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Dvořák: Violin Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, B. 183: I. Allegro risolutoAntonín Dvořák, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Dvořák: Violin Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, B. 183: II. LarghettoAntonín Dvořák, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Dvořák: Violin Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, B. 183: III. Scherzo. Molto vivaceAntonín Dvořák, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Dvořák: Violin Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, B. 183: IV. Finale. AllegroAntonín Dvořák, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: I. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: II. Fuga. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: III. SicilianaJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: IV. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Prokofiev: Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 56: I. Andante cantabileSergei Prokofiev, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Prokofiev: Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 56: II. AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Prokofiev: Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 56: III. Comodo. Quasi animaSergei Prokofiev, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Prokofiev: Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 56: IV. Allegro con brioSergei Prokofiev, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Leclair: Sonata for 2 Violins in E Minor, Op. 3 No. 5: I. Allegro, ma pocoJean-Marie Leclair, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Leclair: Sonata for 2 Violins in E Minor, Op. 3 No. 5: II. Gavotte. Andante graziosoJean-Marie Leclair, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Leclair: Sonata for 2 Violins in E Minor, Op. 3 No. 5: III. PrestoJean-Marie Leclair, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: II. Andante tranquillo - VivaceJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegro grazioso. Quasi andanteJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": I. Adagio sostenuto - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto ben moderatoCésar Franck, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: II. AllegroCésar Franck, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben moderatoCésar Franck, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Tartini: Violin Sonata in G Minor "The Devil's Trill" (Live)Giuseppe Tartini, Itzhak Perlman, Janet Goodman Guggenheim
Goldberg: Trio Sonata in C Major, DürG 13: I. AdagioJohann Gottlieb Goldberg, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Goldberg: Trio Sonata No. 4 in C Major, DürG 13: II. Allegro moderatoJohann Gottlieb Goldberg, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Goldberg: Trio Sonata No. 4 in C Major, DürG 13: III. LargoJohann Gottlieb Goldberg, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Goldberg: Trio Sonata No. 4 in C Major, DürG 13: IV. GigueJohann Gottlieb Goldberg, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Bach, CPE: Trio Sonata in G Major, Wq. 157: I. AllegrettoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Bach, CPE: Trio Sonata in G Major, Wq. 157: II. AndantinoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Bach, CPE: Trio Sonata in G Major, Wq. 157: III. AllegroCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Bach, JC: Trio Sonata in B-Flat Major, W. B 42: I. AllegroJohann Christian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Bach, JC: Trio Sonata in B-Flat Major, W. B 42: II. AdagioJohann Christian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Bach, JC: Trio Sonata in B-Flat Major, W. B 42: III. VivaceJohann Christian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Samuel Sanders, Timothy Eddy
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderatoJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003: I. GraveJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003: II. FugaJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003: III. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003: IV. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
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