Brahms - Sonates pour violoncelle et piano - Pierre Fournier & Wilhelm Backhaus (Mono)
Johannes Brahms - Sonata No. 1 In E Minor For 'Cello And Piano Opus 38 & Sonata No. 2 In F Major For 'Cello And Piano Opus 99
Pierre Fournier - cello
Wilhelm Backhaus – piano
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Live
Record Press : Pallas (Germany)
Label : Analogphonic
Original label : Decca
Recorded May 1-3, 1955 at Victoria Hall, Geneva
Mastering by John Webber at Air Studios in London
Originally released in 1955
Reissued in 2021
Tracks :
Side A : Sonata No. 1 In E Minor For 'Cello And Piano Opus 38
- Allegro Non Troppo
- Allegretto Quasi Minuetto
- Allegro
Side B : Sonata No. 2 In F Major For 'Cello And Piano Opus 99
- Allegro Vivace
- Adagio Affettuoso
- Allegro Passionato
- Allegro Molto
Review:
“Fournier's particular brand of lyricism suits these sonatas very well, and he sounds especially fine on the lower strings... and Fournier makes golden sounds. He takes the slow movement much faster than his rivals, but sings the more lyrical trio section with a sweetness that is wholly disarming. His performance of the finale of this sonata No.1 is without question the best.” Gramophone
Ratings:
Discogs : 4.28 / 5