Beethoven: Violin Sonatas, Volume 2
- Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 ‘Spring’
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2
- Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96
Alina Ibragimova (violin) & Cédric Tiberghien (piano)
Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien return with the second in their series of the complete Beethoven violin sonatas, recorded live at Wigmore Hall in February 2010. Volume One in the cycle, released in March 2010, was received to resounding critical acclaim:
“Ferociously gifted young musicians” [The Times, May 2010]
“The partnership with Tiberghien sounds fresh and spontaneous – outstandingly so in the opening movement of the eighth sonata.” …. [Financial Times]
Now the second concert in the trilogy is being made available as a live recording, featuring the sonatas in F (Spring Op.24), A (Op.12 No.2) and G major (Op.96).
It has been five years since these performers met, and they immediately forged a strong rapport. They have gone on to collaborate and perform in leading concert halls around the world. Now “Wigmore Hall Live” brings these fine, beautifully – balanced recordings to audiences for the first time.
Here is the young Russian virtuoso Alina Ibragimova performing Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton on French conductor Ludovic Morlot.
And here’s proof that more and more new violinists are emerging constantly: I have not heard of this performer, and she’s terrific:
Noëlle Grüebler, performing Saint-Saëns Violin concerto #3, 1st movement
Tags: Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien, Beethoven