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Bartók - Prokofiev - Ysaÿe: Works for Solo Violin
Audite Musikproduktion

Bartók - Prokofiev - Ysaÿe: Works for Solo Violin

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Details

Composer
BARTOK PROKOFIEV YSAYE
Artist
Franziska Pietsch
Format
CD
Label
Audite Musikproduktion
Released
Nov 02, 2018
Catalog #
AUD97758
UPC
4022143977588

About

Franziska Pietsch's recent recording of the Prokofiev Violin Concertos with large-scale orchestra is followed seemingly by the opposite: works for solo violin. What appears, at first sight, to be a contrast is in fact a logical continuation of her extensive discography, even an enhancement: whilst in her previous releases, Pietsch demonstrated her expressive range and intensive approach both as a brilliant soloist and as an eloquent chamber musician, she now faces the greatest possible reduction, namely a solo recital. This limitation demands incredible presence, power and intensity, for which Franziska Pietsch is predestined. From isolation, she draws depth and grounding; "less" becomes "more"; soleness transforms into greatness. For her solo recital, she has put together an individual choice of compositions which have accompanied her from an early age and which, for her, represent significant personal and artistic experiences. Prokofiev, to whose works she feels a particular affinity, is also featured here. Once again, Franziska Pietsch displays a compelling combination of technique and interpretation: her irrepressible creative force penetrates all technical challenges, never losing sight of her interpretation, every note forming part of her reading - a deeply personal recording of the solo sonatas by Bartók, Ysaÿe and Prokofiev. Bartók's solo sonata, written for Yehudi Menuhin in 1944, and the six sonatas Op. 27 by Ysaÿe are amongst the most prominent twentieth century compositions for violin. Bach, the great paragon, is present in all these works. From Ysaÿe's cycle, Pietsch has chosen the particularly striking Sonatas Nos 2 and 3 which are dedicated respectively to the violinists Jacques Thibaud and George Enescu. As an "encore" she plays the solo sonata Op. 115 by Sergei Prokofiev which had been intended for ambitions violin students.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 I. Tempo di ciaccona 11:17
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Tempo di ciaccona
    Duration
    11:17
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  2. 2 II. Fuga: Risoluto, non troppo vivo 04:38
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Fuga: Risoluto, non troppo vivo
    Duration
    04:38
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  3. 3 III. Melodia: Adagio 07:46
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Melodia: Adagio
    Duration
    07:46
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  4. 4 IV. Presto 06:14
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Presto
    Duration
    06:14
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  5. 5 I. Moderato 04:58
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    04:58
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  6. 6 II. Theme and Variations 03:59
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Theme and Variations
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  7. 7 III. Con brio - Allegro precipitato - Tempo I - Allegro precipitato 03:53
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Con brio - Allegro precipitato - Tempo I - Allegro precipitato
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  8. 8 I. Prelude, "Obsession": Poco vivace 02:40
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Prelude, "Obsession": Poco vivace
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Eugène Ysaÿe
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  9. 9 II. Malinconia: Poco Lento 03:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Malinconia: Poco Lento
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Eugène Ysaÿe
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  10. 10 III. Sarabande: Lento, "Danse des ombres" (Dance of the shades) 04:41
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Sarabande: Lento, "Danse des ombres" (Dance of the shades)
    Duration
    04:41
    Composer
    Eugène Ysaÿe
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  11. 11 IV. Les Furies: Allegro furioso 03:28
    Track
    11
    Title
    IV. Les Furies: Allegro furioso
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Eugène Ysaÿe
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch
  12. 12 Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 27, No. 3, "Ballade" 07:25
    Track
    12
    Title
    Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 27, No. 3, "Ballade"
    Duration
    07:25
    Composer
    Eugène Ysaÿe
    Performer
    Franziska Pietsch