Experience the electrifying reunion of violin virtuoso Patricia Kopatchinskaja and pianist Fazil Say in their latest album, "Janáček - Brahms - Bartók." This captivating recording showcases the legendary duo's unique artistic synergy, blending Kopatchinskaja's spontaneous and expressive playing with Say's volcanic energy and strength.
The album features a compelling program of sonatas by three master composers: Janáček, Brahms, and Bartók. Kopatchinskaja and Say breathe new life into these much-loved works, offering interpretations that are both searching and intense, yet consistently faithful to the original texts. The album opens with Janáček's Violin Sonata, a work described by Kopatchinskaja as "extreme, wounded, and heart-rending." The duo then delves into Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, with Kopatchinskaja imagining "a feather in flight" at the opening of the sonata. The album concludes with Bartók's Violin Sonata No. 1, which Kopatchinskaja hails as "a marvel from start to finish, one of his finest works."
This is the third collaboration between Kopatchinskaja and Say, following their successful performances together since 2004. Their unified artistic vision is evident in every note, as they navigate the technical demands of these sonatas with immaculate skill and unconventional flair. Whether you're a longtime fan of Kopatchinskaja and Say or a newcomer to their work, this album is sure to leave you spellbound.
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