Brahms: Sonatas For Violincello And Piano

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Analogphonic LP43167

Johannes Brahms: Sonata No. 1 In E Minor For Violincello And Piano op. 38; Sonata No. 2 In F Major For Violincello And Piano op. 99 – Pierre Fournier (vc), Wilhelm Backhaus (p)
Format: 1LP 180g 33rpm / standard sleeve
Release month: 1/2021
Manufacturer: Analogphonic
Original label: Decca
Genre: Classical
Fournier’s particular brand of lyricism suits these sonatas very well, and he sounds especially fine on the lower strings … and Fournier makes golden sounds. He takes the slow movement much faster than his rivals, but sings the more lyrical trio section with a sweetness that is wholly disarming. His performance of the finale of this sonata (No. 1) is without question the best.
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Cellist Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) developed a more suave, elegant style that became his endearing trademark for more than 40 years. The 1955 record of the Brahms’ 2 Cello Sonatas, with pianist Wilhelm Backhaus (1884-1969), captures the wonderful wide-ranging beauty of dignity, passion, joy and reserve in both works.
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