Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Brahms: Sonatas for Cello & Piano (Op. 38,99,108)

Beautiful 1991 Sony Classical recording of Yo-Yo Ma (cello) and Emanuel Ax (piano). This CD is full with so many emotions and states. From competing lines, to quiet listening of the other instrument, to merging melody and support, all three sonatas are beautiful and interesting.
I particularly enjoy the Allegro vivace of the Sonata in F, and the ending of its last movement (allegro molto)
Noteworthy about this CD is that it holds Yo-yo- Ma's early recordings, which are known to be of more sensibility than later recordings.


Name Key Catalogue Musicians Observations
Sonata for Cello and PianoEm Op.38
Sonata for Cello and Piano F Op.99
Sonata for Violin and Piano Dm Op.108originally for violin, here for the Cello

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