Piano Sonata No 1 in A major (Hindemith)
from Hindemith: Piano Sonatas (CDA67977)
1 Ruhig bewegte Viertel [2'04]
2 Im Zeitmass eines sehr langsamen Marsches [7'34]
3 Lebhaft [6'47]
4 Ruhig bewegte Viertel, wie im ersten Teil [2'24]
5 Lebhaft [7'10]
25 minutes 59 seconds 5 tracks
‘Becker commands the structure of each work, and … is very impressive in the virtuosity of the Third. The new release also offers a set of Variations, discarded from the First Sonata: along with ...
‘Markus Becker draws out the First Sonata's exuberance and assertive power. The much shorter Second Sonata is also more immediately endearing, the Third confirming Hindemith’s stature as a supreme cra ...
‘Markus Becker has clearly immersed himself in these pieces, instinctively knowing how and when to let Hindemith’s often-complex counterpoint breathe, and how to emphasise the attractive melodies. Wit ...