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Maxim Rysanov and friends turn their attention to Beethoven after two highly praised Brahms Viola CDs, ONYX 4033 and 4054. Here we have some rare early Beethoven coupled with some late great Beethoven. The Sonatine WoO 33 was published together with three movements for mechanical clock that Beethoven composed in the early 1790s. The Sonatine is thought to date from 1797. The Trio Op.11 was composed for piano, clarinet and cello, and here it is heard in Rysanov s own arrangement with the viola replacing the clarinet. Beethoven s early Serenade for string trio Op.8 of 1797 was arranged (with the composer s lukewarm approval he wrote that they were much improved by me in places ) for viola and piano in 1804 as Op.42. The version used here of the 'Theme, Variations and March' is by William Primrose. Finally, from the composer s later period, we have the last of his five cello sonatas played by Kristine Blaumane and pianist Jacob Katsnelson.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this after a rave review in the Daily Telegraph. I do not share the reviewer's opinion. The first two WoO pieces are only of passing interest. The one's with Beethoven's own Opus numbers are of far higher quality. Rysanov's arrangement replacing the clarinet with the viola in the trio Op.11 is a great success. The viola and cello blend well together. However the thing that makes this worth buying is an outstanding version of the Cello Sonata Op.102 No.2. Really passionate and committed playing.
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By John
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My brother loaned me this CD saying that he thought I might enjoy it. I kept it in the CD player in the kitchen for breakfast (and other meal time) listening - leaving it on repeat track. Eventually, buying my own copy became a priority! Listening repeatedly to one or two tracks at a time, day after day, is a great way of getting to know any music. Try to hear not only the top line (the "tune"), but follow the bass part, whichever instrument is at the bottom, then the middle part. This helps develop the ability to hear all that is going on - and this is what makes any music more enjoyable. A superb introduction to some little known Beethoven. Believe me - and treat yourself.
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