Do we only have the violin concerto, the two romances and the other concerto that was not finished. Are there no other violin and orchestra works from our beloved Beethoven? I do not find violin and piano that appealing so have gone out and obtained a 2CD set of Saint Saens that has the three violin concertos and about 9 other violin and orchestra pieces.
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As far as I have found, just those, but the quality is excellent! Quality over quantity and all that...
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There is the Triple Concerto, if you don't mind some piano and cello with your violin, and the Benedictus of the Missa Solemnis, with its remarkably beautiful solo violin part. But as for entire pieces just for violin and orchestra, there are no others.
It's too bad you don't care for violin and piano, as the violin sonatas are filled with excellent music. Perhaps one day the right recordings will come along and convert you!Comment
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'Only' !! If it were just THE Violin concerto that should be more than enough!Originally posted by Harvey View Post
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Ah yes. The Triple Concerto certainly works for me just not violin and piano alone. Maybe I will warm up to that someday and then I will have tons more Beethoven violin to listen to. I must say the Saint Saens violin and orchestra is pretty good. I heard he has been called the French Beethoven. Also have the wonderful Mendelssohn violin concerto. There are others, many others. This may be the place for me to explore a diverse spectrum of composers."Life is too short to spend it wandering in the barren Sahara of musical trash."
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Venturing into the Romantics, the Tchaikovsky violin concerto is one of my favorite pieces (and I love the Mendelssohn as well). The five Mozart violin concertos are also well worth exploring, especially No. 5. And the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra is fantastic.Comment
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Yes, the violin sonatas are exquisite! I love them.Originally posted by Chris View PostLudwig van Beethoven
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Guess I'll get there someday. Maybe the concertos are the vehicle to deliver me to the sonatas.Originally posted by AeolianHarp View Post"Life is too short to spend it wandering in the barren Sahara of musical trash."
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Not to mention the Bruch, Brahms, Sibelius and Elgar!Originally posted by Chris View Post'Man know thyself'Comment
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Making a judgement from knowing Beethoven's works I would have to say his ability and command when writing for stringed instruments goes beyond most expert string players ability. Please give the violin sonatas a good listening. sit down with the score and let Beethoven do the restComment
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What is everyone's favourite recordings of the violin concerto/violin sonatas? While we're at it, what is everyone's favourite recordings of the cello sonatas and trios?Comment
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I have always loved Josef Suk's playing of the Beethoven violin works.Originally posted by hal9000 View Post
Violin concerto - Josef Suk/Boult/New Philharmonia Orchestra
Violin sonatas - Josef Suk/Jan Paneneka
Cello sonatas - Mstislav Rostropovich/Sviatoslav Richter
Piano trios - Beaux Arts Trio
String trios - Grumiaux TrioComment
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Totally true dahc!Originally posted by dahc View PostLudwig van Beethoven
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With regards to the violin sonatas it is an HIP Naxos CD boxed set I have played by Mary Verny on fortepiano and Benjamin Hudson on violin- simply exquisite!Originally posted by hal9000 View PostLudwig van Beethoven
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Well I have this complete Beethoven set with 87 discs so while I am at work I am going through the violin sonatas. Right now listening to Sonata for violin and piano no 4 in A minor op 231. First movement (Presto) is very good."Life is too short to spend it wandering in the barren Sahara of musical trash."
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