Violin Sonata No 2 in F sharp minor, Op 11 (Weiner)
from Weiner: Violin Sonatas (CDA67735)
1 Allegro [6'21]
2 Presto [2'44]
3 Larghetto [5'49]
4 Rubato: Moderato – Ziemlich rasch, scharf rhythmisiert [11'21]
26 minutes 15 seconds 4 tracks
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