Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 40: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp.

Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 40: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 24, 30/3, 47 No. 5 ("Spring"); No. 8; No. 9 ("Kreutzer")
- RUBINSTEIN ARTHUR / SZERYNG HE
- MUSICA CLASICA
- INTERNATIONAL
- MUSIC
Szeryng and Rubinstein are splendid partners in these Beethoven Violin Sonatas recorded in 1958 and 1961. Szeryng's handsome, varied tone, with its quick vibrato, was a fine foil for Rubinstein's equally varied keyboard touch and mastery of color. And with an outsized personality like Rubinstein at the piano, the instruments are true equals. Both artists often left the impression of underinterpreting masterpieces, perhaps because they never subordinated main musical lines to local detail. But they never ignored detail, either, as we hear in these sonatas, where numerous little felicities of tonal color and phrasing enliven the music. Best of the trio is the Sonata No.8, played with the requisite force encased in a velvet glove of glorious tone from both artists. The Spring Sonata could be slightly more vernal, but it and the somewhat generalized Kreutzer Sonata will give much pleasure even if they don't quite match the versions by Francescatti and Grumiaux, among others. RCA's transfers are the best these recordings have received, so if you admire these artists (and who doesn't?), don't hesitate. --Dan Davis
Country USA
Brand RCA RED SEAL
Manufacturer Sony Classical
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 090266304028
ReleaseDate 2001-01-09
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording remastered
UPCs 090266304028
EANs 0090266304028

Country	USA
Brand	RCA RED SEAL
Manufacturer	Sony Classical
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	090266304028
ReleaseDate	2001-01-09
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	090266304028
EANs	0090266304028

Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 40: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 24, 30/3, 47 No. 5 ("Spring"); No. 8; No. 9 ("Kreutzer")

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