Saint Saens - Violin Sonatas [Charlier, Hubeau] (1990) [FLAC]

Camille SAINT-SAENS (1835-1921)



SONATE POUR PIANO ET VIOLON Op. 75

re mineur

01. I. Allegro agitato

02. II. Adagio

03. III. Allegretto moderato

04. IV. Allegro molto



SONATE POUR PIANO ET VIOLON Op. 102

Mi bemol majeur

05. I. Poco allegro piu tosto moderato

06. II. Scherzo - Vivace

07. III. Andante

08. IV. Allegro grazioso, non presto

09. BERCEUSE Op. 38

10. ELEGIE Op. 160

11. ELEGIE Op. 143

12. ROMANCE Op. 37 (original pour flute et piano)



OLIVIER CHARLIER, violon

JEAN HUBEAU, piano



Erato - Total 64:47



Saint-Saëns wrote his passionate first Violin Sonata in 1885 whilst at the height of his compositional powers, which was around the time of the famous Carnival of the Animals and the celebrated ‘Organ’ Symphony. By the time of the first Violin Sonata he was now a most experienced composer for the violin having written his three Violin Concertos and the celebrated Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for Violin and Orchestra. This is a fine performance from the admirable team of violinist Olivier Charlier and pianist Jean Hubeau who are most natural and never over-project their expression. I particularly enjoyed their interpretation of the first movement Allegro agitato which for the first time in this work allows me to hear impressionist suggestions.

Composed in 1896 the second Violin Sonata is more classical in approach yet is no less engaging especially in a performance as fine as this. The third movement Andante is especially well performed, long on expression and short on self-indulgence. Overall there is a strong sense of assurance and conviction from the well matched soloists which is both gratifying and admirable.

Composed over a span of fifty years the four Pieces for Violin and Piano; the Berceuse, the two Elegies and the Romance are wonderful scores that are more than mere miniatures and deserve to be better known in the chamber repertoire. The gifted soloists offer really delightful interpretations of these enchanting and often beautiful scores.

Michael Cookson - MusicWeb(UK)



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