Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Christian Sinding's "Music for Violin & Piano, Vol. 1," a captivating collection of works that showcase the Norwegian composer's unique blend of Romantic and nationalistic styles. Released on Naxos in 2009, this album offers a delightful journey through Sinding's compositions, spanning a variety of genres and moods.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Cantus doloris," a piece that sets the tone for the emotional depth and expressive range that follows. Throughout the album, you'll encounter elegant waltzes, such as the lively "Waltzes, Op. 59: No. 3 in G Major," and introspective elegies like "Elegische Stücke, Op. 106: No. 1, Elegie." Sinding's mastery of the violin and piano is evident in every track, from the playful "Suite im alten Stil, Op. 10" to the serene "Andante religioso."
With a duration of 56 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Christian Sinding's music, offering a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Music for Violin & Piano, Vol. 1" is sure to captivate and inspire.
2009 Naxos2009 Naxos
Tracks
Cantus doloris, Op. 78Christian Sinding, Henning Kraggerud, Christian Ihle Hadland
Waltzes, Op. 59: No. 3 in G Major (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Willy Burmeister) [Ed. H. Kraggerud & C.I. Hadland] [1]Christian Sinding, Henning Kraggerud, Christian Ihle Hadland
Walzes, Op. 59: No. 4 in E Minor (Arr. for Piano by Eivind Alnæs)Christian Sinding, Christian Ihle Hadland
Waltzes, Op. 59: No. 3 in G Major (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Willy Burmeister) [Ed. H. Kraggerud & C.I. Hadland] [2]Christian Sinding, Henning Kraggerud, Christian Ihle Hadland
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