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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas, Op. 12 & Op. 24

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Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven
Artist
Alina Ibragimova, Cedric Tiberghien
Format
SACD
Discs
1
Label
BIS
Released
Jun 05, 2026
Catalog #
BIS-2724
UPC
7318599927244

About

For her first solo album with BIS Records, Alina Ibragimova, together with Cedric Tiberghien, embarks on recording of Beethoven's entire violin sonatas. As one might expect, the first violinist of the Chiaroscuro Quartet presents these chamber music masterpieces on period instruments. While she plays a gut-stringed instrument, Tiberghien plays a fortepiano, a copy of a Viennese instrument from 1794. This new interpretation of Beethoven's violin sonatas brings us as close as possible to the soundscape that listeners present at the première of these works would have heard at the turn of the 19th century. This first volume contains the three violin sonatas Opus 12, the first that Beethoven published in Vienna, where he had already established himself as Mozart's successor. As was customary at the time, they are written 'for harpsichord or fortepiano, with the accompaniment of a violin', but following Mozart's example, they are truly for both instruments in equal measure. The disc concludes with the 'Spring' Sonata, the most popular and probably the most poetic of the violin sonatas. We look forward to continuing this undoubtedly landmark recording series, with a second and third instalment soon to come.

Critic reviews

  • “…Tiberghien this time round plays on a replica 1794 Walter fortepiano from the era, while Ibragimova uses gut strings on her 16th-century Amati violin – taking us into a textured sound-world.”

    Limelight, Editor’s choice, September 2026

  • “Everywhere is colour, drama and thought-filled expressive detail. And Beethoven – it’s all so young Beethoven in its curtly volatile mix of storm, sun and fragility.”

    Gramophone, Editor’s choice, July 2026

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  • “As expected, [Ibragimova and Tiberghien’s] interpretation of the works once again offers a thrilling approach to the craft.”

    Pizzicato, Supersonic, June 2026

  • “Violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist Cédric Tiberghien, on period instruments, offer zest-filled and elegant readings of four Beethoven sonatas”

    The Guardian, 5 stars, June 2026

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro con brio 08:42
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro con brio
    Duration
    08:42
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  2. 2 II. Theme and Variations: Andante con moto 06:42
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Theme and Variations: Andante con moto
    Duration
    06:42
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  3. 3 III. Rondo: Allegro 04:15
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  4. 4 I. Allegro con spirito 08:12
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro con spirito
    Duration
    08:12
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  5. 5 II. Adagio con molto espressione 06:43
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Adagio con molto espressione
    Duration
    06:43
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  6. 6 III. Rondo: Allegro molto 04:06
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro molto
    Duration
    04:06
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  7. 7 I. Allegro vivace 05:40
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro vivace
    Duration
    05:40
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  8. 8 II. Andante più tosto allegretto 05:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andante più tosto allegretto
    Duration
    05:39
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  9. 9 III. Allegro piacévole 05:20
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Allegro piacévole
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  10. 10 I. Allegro 09:42
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    09:42
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  11. 11 II. Adagio molto espressivo 05:17
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Adagio molto espressivo
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  12. 12 III. Scherzo: Allegro molto 01:11
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
  13. 13 IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo 06:24
    Track
    13
    Title
    IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    06:24
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien