Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Felix Mendelssohn's complete works for violin and piano with this comprehensive collection, released on September 27, 2024, by Aparté. Spanning nearly two hours of exquisite chamber music, this album showcases Mendelssohn's mastery of the violin and piano duo, featuring three sonatas composed between 1820 and 1838, along with a concerto for violin, piano, and strings, and a beautifully arranged song without words.
The album opens with the poignant Violin Sonata in D Minor, MWV Q9, followed by a series of preludes, fugues, and minuets that highlight Mendelssohn's intricate compositional style. The three movements of the Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q7, demonstrate the composer's ability to blend technical virtuosity with emotional depth. The Violin Sonata in F Minor, Op. 4, MWV Q12, further showcases Mendelssohn's range, with its dynamic shifts and expressive melodies.
The Concerto for Violin, Piano, and Strings in D Minor, MWV O4, is a standout piece, featuring a lively allegro, a tender adagio, and a spirited allegro finale. The album concludes with an enchanting arrangement of "Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62, MWV U185: No. 1, Andante espressivo," adapted for violin and piano by the renowned Fritz Kreisler.
Performances by Denitsa Kazakova, Syliane Deferne, and the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Suisse Romande bring these works to life with precision and passion. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mendelssohn's oeuvre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, celebrating the enduring brilliance of one of the Romantic era's most influential composers.
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Violin Sonata in D Minor, MWV Q9Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Prelude in D Minor / Fugue in G Minor, MWV Z1Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Minuet in G Major, MWV Q8Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Untitled Piece in G Minor, MWV Z1, No. 104Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Andante in D Minor, MWV Q4Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Fugue in D Minor, MWV Q5Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q7: I. AllegroFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q7: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q7: III. PrestoFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Minor, Op. 4, MWV Q12: I. Adagio – Allegro moderatoFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Minor, Op. 4, MWV Q12: II. Poco adagioFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Minor, Op. 4, MWV Q12: III. Allegro agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in D Minor, MWV Q18: Adagio – Allegro moltoFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q26: I. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q26: II. AdagioFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Violin Sonata in F Major, MWV Q26: III. Assai vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings in D Minor, MWV O4: I. AllegroFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne, Orchestre des Jeunes de la Suisse romande
Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings in D Minor, MWV O4: II. AdagioFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne, Orchestre des Jeunes de la Suisse romande
Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings in D Minor, MWV O4: III. AllegroFelix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne, Orchestre des Jeunes de la Suisse romande
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62, MWV U185: No. 1, Andante espressivo (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler)Felix Mendelssohn, Denitsa Kazakova, Sylviane Deferne
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