Violin Sonatas (Nos. 1-10)
Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin, Piano
Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
early 70s Excellent stereo.Gil's recommendation for all 10. Perlman has that wonderful, sweet tone and excellent virtuosity, and Ashkenazi matches him. The 'Kreutzer' sonata is impeccable. A great way to get to know these works.
Apple MusicWolfgang Schneiderhan, Carl Seemann
1959 Pretty good stereo sound.A bit rougher around the edges than Perlman, but really dramatic and intense. He really just goes for it dramatically.
Apple MusicFritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
1930s Vintage recording.The king of the violin. Kreisler brings his aristocratic taste and the beauty in the way he phrased things. Proverbial playing from another age; unmissable insights.
Apple MusicBronisław Huberman, Ignaz Friedman
Violin Sonata No. 9 “Kreutzer” 1930 Historic recording of the 'Kreutzer' Sonata.Gil's desert island choice (for the Kreutzer). A famous 1930 recording that is a 'performance for the ages.' Two interpretive giants with such freedom, where interpretation and feeling lead everything.
Adolf Busch, Rudolf Serkin
Violin Sonatas Nos. 3 and 5 (1930s); No. 9 “Kreutzer” (1941) 1930s / 1941Powerful, dramatic Beethoven playing, particularly compelling in the Kreutzer Sonata.