Name: Brahms: Violin Sonatas No. 1-3 by Moderntimes_1800
Brand: moderntimes_1800
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The premise of moderntimes_1800, a chamber orchestra founded by violinist Ilja Korol, is the performance of music in the performing style that was current when the music was composed. On this disc, Korol and pianist Natalia Grigorieva, also a member of moderntimes_1800, allegedly perform Brahms' violin sonatas in the manner of late nineteenth century, but the results can best be described as raw, dry, and scrappy, hopefully not the sound Brahms had in mind. In the G major Sonata's opening Vivace ma non troppo Korol's tone is light on the vibrato and heavy on the down bow, while his technique is rugged and brutal. Grigorieva's attack is weighty, her articulation stolid, and her accompaniment more dutiful than inspired. While the ensemble is virtually telepathic, the interpretations reverse 100 years of musical history, turning passionate Romantic masterpieces into dull and stodgy museum pieces. While this approach may be historically defensible, it is aesthetically risible. Recorded in close, cramped digital sound, this disc is only for listeners who have to have every disc of Brahms' violin sonatas ever recorded.

1. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo

by Johannes Brahms & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

2. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio - Più andante - Adagio

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

3. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

4. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: I. Allegro amabile

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

5. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: II. Andante tranquillo - Vivace

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

6. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegretto grazioso

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

7. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: I. Allegro

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

8. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

9. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

10. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto agitato

by Johannes Brahms & Natalia Grigorieva & Ilia Korol & Natalia Grigorieva

Featured Artist: Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ilia Korol
Natalia Grigorieva; Main Performer
Composer: Johannes Brahms; Composer

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1 volume only

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10 tracks available

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Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 3 minutes and 52 seconds

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16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

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Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

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Genres

Classical, Romantic

Label

Challenge Classics

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

Netherlands

Language

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Release Date

Dec 31, 2006

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Brahms: Violin Sonatas No. 1-3

1. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo

2. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio - Più andante - Adagio

3. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato

4. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: I. Allegro amabile

5. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: II. Andante tranquillo - Vivace

6. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegretto grazioso

7. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: I. Allegro

8. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio

9. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento

10. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto agitato

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Brahms: Violin Sonatas No. 1-3

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1. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo

2. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio - Più andante - Adagio

3. Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato

4. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: I. Allegro amabile

5. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: II. Andante tranquillo - Vivace

6. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegretto grazioso

7. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: I. Allegro

8. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio

9. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento

10. Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: IV. Presto agitato

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