A re-release of Beethoven’s Sonatas 4, 5, and 7 from celebrated violinist Viktoria Mullova and her duo partner for this recording Alasdair Beatson. They perform in the strange and gnomic 4th sonata, the popular 5th ‘Spring’ sonata and the dramatic 7th – Beethoven in C Minor mood.
★★★★★ “[Mullova] using an exquisitely subtle range of vibrato, from a gloriously pure senza to gentle inflections that both sooth and insinuate” – BBC Music Magazine
★★★★★ “Mullova’s playing, its strength and power resting on many years’ association with Beethoven and his music, strikes spark off not only her piano support but also the sonic purity of her surroundings and the constant, still challenging invention of each score. Her tone is rich but not creamy, and never lapses into mere beauty for its own sake. Among recent recordings of such familiar repertoire, this one must surely rank among the finest” – Gramophone