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Order number: B 108 034

Strauss, Pfitzner | Violinsonaten

Markus Wolf - Julian Riem

CD



  • Richard Strauss | Violin sonata E flat major, op. 18
  • Hans Pfitzner | Violin sonata E minor, op. 27


  • Markus Wolf (violin)
  • Julian Riem (piano)

    • "Munich" chamber music

    Hans Pfitzner’s violin sonata is among the most rarely played works of its genre. On this CD by Markus Wolf and Julian Riem, it comes together with the disproportionately better-known sonata by Richard Strauss, to allow us a glimpse into the world of music in Munich between the end of the 19th century and the end of the period under the emperor.

    Pfitzner’s music may surely be regarded as retrospective, whilst the sonata by Richard Strauss was ahead of its time – but the parallels between the two works cannot be missed.

    Markus Wolf is First Concertmaster of the Bavarian State Orchestra. There, not only does he play the first violin, but also the best: a Stradivari from the year 1722, purchased by the BayernLB. But since the patrons cannot play it themselves, the valuable piece was placed at Markus Wolf’s disposal. Ever since, he has enchanted his audience with its rare sounds, once again turning a precious violin into invaluable art.

    Press review

    www.allmusic.com

    … Both of these sonatas are given especially successful performances by violinist Markus Wolf and pianist Julian Riem, who do an exemplary job simultaneously highlighting each piece's Romantic and progressive qualities. Wolf's sound is very warm and inviting while easily rising above the piano. The dialogue between the two instruments is seamless and balance is totally fluid, allowing each instrument to rise to the forefront when appropriate. Anyone who lacks quality recordings of these oft overlooked pieces of chamber music would do well to add this album to their collection.
    Mike D. Brownell, 2008

    Crescendo

    … Wolf and Riem manage to give volume, much breath and symphonic weight to these pieces. The result is a CD which is both historically and musically exciting.
    Felix von Freuden, Heft 01/2008