James Ehnes, renowned for his technical brilliance and expressive depth, presents a captivating collection of violin sonatas by César Franck and Richard Strauss. Released on Onyx Classics in 2015, this album offers a rich, one-hour-and-nine-minute journey through the romantic and early 20th-century classical repertoire. The tracklist features Franck's Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano, a work celebrated for its lyrical beauty and structural ingenuity, and Strauss's Violin Sonata in E-Flat, Op. 18, known for its melodic richness and harmonic complexity. Additionally, the album includes several shorter pieces, such as the Allegretto in E Major and the Wiegenlied, showcasing Ehnes's versatility and mastery. This recording is a testament to Ehnes's artistry, providing a nuanced and compelling interpretation of these timeless works.
(C) 2015 PM Classics Ltd.(P) 2015 PM Classics Ltd
Tracks
Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano: I. Allegretto ben moderatoCésar Franck, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano: II. AllegroCésar Franck, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano: III. Ben moderato - Recitative-FantasiaCésar Franck, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Violin Sonata in E-Flat, Op. 18: I. Allegro, ma non troppoRichard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Violin Sonata in E-Flat, Op. 18: II. Improvisation - Andante cantabileRichard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Violin Sonata in E-Flat, Op. 18: III. Finale - Andante - AllegroRichard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Allegretto in E Major, for Violin and Piano, AV 149Richard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
Wiegenlied, AV 41Richard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
8 Lieder, Op. 49: I. WaldseligkeitRichard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
4 Lieder, Op. 27: IV. Morgen!Richard Strauss, James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
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