Violin Sonata No 1 in C sharp minor (Bréville)
from Bréville & Canteloube: Violin Sonatas (CDA67427)
1 Mouvement modéré [12'04]
2 Gai, mais pas trop vite [5'17]
3 Lamento: Extrêmement lent [10'00]
4 Modérément animé et martial [10'00]
37 minutes 21 seconds 4 tracks
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