Violin Sonata No 2 in G major, Op 13 (Grieg)
from Grieg: Violin Sonatas (CDA67504)
1 Lento doloroso – Allegro vivace [8'49]
2 Allegretto tranquillo [5'54]
3 Allegro animato [5'21]
20 minutes 4 seconds 3 tracks
‘The playing is outgoing and communicative, and each movement makes a distinct positive impression. In vivacious movements the sheer verve of the playing is irresistible … an extremely enjoyable ...
‘Following beautiful discs of Bloch and Hubay, Hagai Shaham offers us a remarkable album of Grieg. Dominated by musical quality without fault, these interpretations are also worth for perfect balance ...
‘It is always a treat to get a Shaham-Erez recording to review … in this recording the violin and piano are treated as equal partners. Both instruments are reproduced in a way that allows everyth ...