The Sonata #5 for violin and piano by Beethoven is a jewel that I have known since I heard it as a boy played by my father.
While many of today’s artists play this pretty well, it is also a fact that many performers do a lot of moving, stepping, and “dancing” while they play this masterpiece.
While violinist Christian Ferras is not well known, I want you to have the opportunity to listen to his interpretation. And watch the video: Mr. Ferras is like an immobile tank. He is firmly rooted in place and just gives us what the sheet music shows in print.
Here is Mr. Ferras now with Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata:
