Robert SchumannSonate für Violine und Klavier N° 1
Ludwig van BeethovenViolinsonate op. 47 «Kreutzer-Sonate» / «Sonate à Kreutzer»
César FranckSonate pour violon et piano
The artists
Renaud Capuçonviolin
Martha Argerichpiano
album
These sonatas weren’t just written; they were gifts.
Whether of love, friendship or simply sheer virtuosity. César Franck’s was a wedding present, performed before the ink was dry. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Kreutzer was dedicated to a violinist he admired (though the feeling wasn’t mutual). And Robert Schumann’s was given as a token of friendship and trust. Passionate, intimate, electrifying – this is music made to be shared. Now it’s your turn to hear it. Don’t miss out!
Whether it’s listening to it or even playing it, the piano is definitely a favourite for many people – maybe you included? But what makes it so popular? Let’s have a look together, while we wait for Piano Day on 29.03. – the 88th day of the year, 88 like the number of keys on a piano… clever, right?
