Description
Opus 94 is one of the most serene, tuneful, and silky-smooth of Prokofiev’s works and is perhaps his most popular composition for chamber ensemble. It was originally written for the flute, and the present reviewer likes it better that way, especially when there are people like Doriot Anthony Dwyer to record it. Milstein, nevertheless, presents an extremely eloquent case for the violin version, which was made by Prokofiev himself. The violinist’s big tone and broad, generous style are, of course, perfectly adapted to the baroque demands of Handel and Vitali, and the recording of all three works is excellent.
– High Fidelity
Recording: in mono
PROKOFIEV:
Sonata in D Major, For Violin, Op. 94
First Movement: Moderato
Second Movement: Scherzo – Presto
Third Movement: Andante
Fourth Movement: Allegro con Brio
Sonata in D Major, For Violin, Op. 94
First Movement: Moderato
Second Movement: Scherzo – Presto
Third Movement: Andante
Fourth Movement: Allegro con Brio
HANDEL:
Sonata No. 4 in D Major, For Violin, Op. 1
First Movement: Adagio
Second Movement: Allegro
Third Movement: Larghetto
Fourth Movement: Allegro
Sonata No. 4 in D Major, For Violin, Op. 1
First Movement: Adagio
Second Movement: Allegro
Third Movement: Larghetto
Fourth Movement: Allegro
VITALI: Chaconne