Joseph Szigeti, Artur Schnabel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven – The Legendary Frick Collection Recital
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This Pearl release captures a legendary 1993 recital pairing violinist Joseph Szigeti with pianist Artur Schnabel, two titans of twentieth-century classical performance. The programme traces a path through the Romantic sonata repertoire, beginning with Beethoven's "Spring" Sonata—that sun-drenched Op. 24 in F major with its lyrical opening—before turning to Mozart's graceful, chamber-like Sonata K. 481 in E-flat, and concluding with Beethoven's late Op. 96 in G, a work of intimate wisdom. Szigeti and Schnabel represent a performance tradition rooted in depth and restraint rather than virtuosic display; their interpretations prioritize textural clarity and emotional weight. This recording preserves a moment when both artists were still active, offering a window into how these works were understood by musicians who had studied them across generations.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Classical, Romantic, Chamber Music, Sonata, String Instrument, Piano |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Pearl |
| Year | 1993 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 5 In F, Op. 24
Sonata For Violin And Piano In E Flat, K. 481
Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 10 In G, Op. 96
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