Franz Schubert: Fantasia in C major
Richard Strauss: Violin sonata, Op. 18 in E-flat major
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- Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Fantasia in C major D 934
Andante molto – Allegretto - Andantino
- Tempo I
- Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Sonata, Op. 18 in E-flat major
Allegro, ma non troppo - Improvisation, Andante cantabile
- Finale, Andante - Allegro
The magnificent GENUIN debut CD of the two young musicians Nina Karmon (violin) and Maria Sofianska (piano) span a wide arch from the beginning of the Romantic period to its end: Schubert's wonderful
C-major Fantasy is contrasted with Richard Strauss's youthful, furiously heated Violin Sonata. This is an ambitious undertaking to which the duo partners more than do justice: from Schubert's reservedly luminous soundscapes to Strauss's sonic vehemence making an almost symphonic effect, they allow their instruments to sing, showing masterly ensemble playing. Grand arches – not only in their repertoire!