Beethoven - Sonatas For Piano and Cello - Mstislav Rostropovich and Sviatoslav Richter (2LP)
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Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonatas for Piano and Cello Nos. 1-5
Mstislav Rostropovich (vc) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano)
2 LPs, gatefold sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Stereo
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Philips
Originally realised in 1964
Tracks :
Side A :
1. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 1 in F, op. 5 no. 1 - Adagio Sostenuto - Allegro
2. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 1 in F, op. 5 no. 1 - Rondo (Allegro Vivace)
3 .Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 4 in C, op. 102 no. 1 - Andante - Allegro Vivace
Side B :
1. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 4 in C, op. 102 no. 1 - Adagio - Tempo D'Andante Allegro Vivace
2. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 5 in D, op. 102 no. 2 - Allegro Con Brio
3 . Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 5 in D, op. 102 no. 2 - Adagio Con Molto Sentimento D'affetto - Allegro - Allegro Fugato
Side C :
1. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 2 in G minor, op. 5 no. 2 - Adagio Sostenuto Ed Espressivo - Allegro Molto Piu Tosto Presto
2. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 2 in G minor, op. 5 no. 2 - Rondo: Allegro
Side D :
1. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 3 in A, op. 69 - Allegro Ma Non Tanto
2. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 3 in A, op. 69 - Scherzo: Allegro Molto
3. Sonata for Cello and Piano no. 3 in A, op. 69 - Adagio Cantabile - Allegro Vivace
Reviews :
Possessing a complete recording of Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas gives far more satisfaction than merely having the set to fill the shelves. On the one hand it offers one the opportunity to compare Beethoven’s art of composition at various stages in his life. And on the other hand one can already recognise in the early Opus 5 how he breaks with the traditional sonata in which the solo instrument merely provides an accompaniment and treats the two instruments as equal partners in the creation of the movements.
Richter and Rostropovich devote themselves to their task with verve and freshness. The two early works are marked by the rich and full sound of the cello and an elegantly performed piano part, while the two Russian musicians foster a contemplative, introverted style in the A major Sonata. This respectful approach also lends itself well to the C major Sonata where the free, fantasia-like character with wide-ranging shading is shown off to advantage. Beethoven’s break with the traditional sonata-form layout is carried to extremes in the D major Sonata, where the cello ignores the powerful theme on the piano in the first movement. The work’s brittleness is effectively revealed by the two musicians in the transition from the sensitive Adagio to the austere, freely worked final Fugato, while their resolute and analytical approach to the work and technical prowess on their instruments is highly rewarding.
Ratings :
Allmusic : 5 / 5 , Discogs : Rate Your Music :