French Sonatas for Violin and Piano

1. Sonata for Violin & Piano, Op. 36
Composed by Gabriel Pierne
with Aurelio Perez , Janis Vakarelis

2. Sonata for violin & piano, FP 119
Composed by Francis Poulenc
with Aurelio Perez , Janis Vakarelis

3. Sonate crépusculaire for violin & piano
Composed by Henri Sauguet
with Aurelio Perez , Janis Vakarelis

French Sonatas for Violin and Piano,Gabriel Pierne,Francis Poulenc,Henri Sauguet,Janis Vakarelis,Aurelio Perez,Talent,Chamber,Chamber Music & Recitals,Classical,Violin with Keyboard

Average customer rating: It stays with them... It all started with Beethoven Not What I expected Music, history, culture, & intriguing story -Amazing! Great series, great collection

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Tracks:

1. Orchestral Suite #3, 1/Minuet in G+/Gigue in G+ (French Suite #5) - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
2. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring/Chromatic Fantasy/Prelude in B - (WTC1) - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
3. Introducing the Orchestra/Organ: Chorale Preludes, "Allein Gott" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
4. Brandenberg Concerto #5, MVT. 3 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
5. Flute Sonata C+, MVT. 2/Organ; "Es Ist das Heil"/Orchestral Suite ... - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
6. Prelude in C (WTC1)/Orchestral Suite #2, MVT. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
7. Bist du Bei Mir - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
8. Orchestral Suite #2, Badinerie - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
9. Orchestrak Suite #3, Air for the G-String - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
10. Orchestral Suite #3, Gigue - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
11. "Adventure in Music" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
12. Goldberg Variations/Art of Fugue - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
13. "Liebster Jesu"/Flute Sonata in C, MVT. 4 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
14. "We Hasten, " Cantata #78 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir

Tracks:

1. Symphony #7, MVT. 2
2. Symphony #5, MVT. 1
3. Piano Sonata, Op 90, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, Op 23, MVT. 3/Violin ...
4. Pathue Sonata, Op 13, MVT. 2/Contradanse #1 in Major
5. Symphony #5, MVT. 2/Piano Sonata, Op 14 #2, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, ...
6. Polonaise/La Marmotte/Country Dance in a Major/Fse/Flutnuhr
7. Sonatina in G Major/Minuet in G Major/Violin "Spring" Sonata, MVT. 1
8. Moonlight Sonata, Op 27 #2, MVT. 1
9. Flute Serenade, MVT. 2
10. Symphony #6, Storm
11. Nel Cor Piu Variations
12. Piano Concerto #1, MVT. 1/Piano Concerto #5, MVT. 2
13. Bass Excerpts from Symphony #9/Violin"Spring Sonata"/Rage Over a ...
14. Symphony #9, MVT. 4
15. Sonata Opus 49 #2, MVT. 2
16. Symphony #6, Shepherd's Theme

Tracks:

1. Lost in the Opera House: Oh Help Me (Zu Hilfe) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
2. Papageno and the Birds: The Best Birdcatcher (Der Vogelfer) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
3. Queen of the Night: You Must Free My Daughter (O Zittre Nicht) - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
4. Pamina Arrives, Papageno's Magic Bells: A Girlfriend (Ein Mhen) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
5. Castle of Sarastro: O Endless Night (O Ew'ge Nacht) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
6. Magic Flute: O Listen (Wie Stark) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
7. Escape: Let Us Hurry (Schnelle FWhat Tinkles So Brightly ... - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
8. Sarastro's Welcome: The Gods Above (O Isis) - Gordon McLeod, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
9. Attack of the Queen: The Powers of Night (Der H Rache)/This ... - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
10. Pamina's Lament: Oh, My Heart Is Broken (Ach, Ich F - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
11. In the Labrynth: Seekers of the Light (Der, Welcher ...) - Nils Brown, Gordon McLeod, Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
12. Papageno and Papagena: Ring, O Bells (Klinget Glhen) - Adriana Braun, Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
13. Conclusion: Our Journey Is Over [Bei Mern] - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Four Seasons, Spring, I, RV 269
2. Piccolo Concerto, II, RV 293
3. Arriving at the Pietour Seasons, Autumn, I RV 293/Guitar/Flute ...
4. Violin Concerto in a Minor, I, RV 356
5. Four Seasons, Winter, II, RV 297
6. Guitar Concerto, II, RV 93
7. Venice by Day/Guitar Concerto, III, RV 93/Four Seasons, Autumn, ...
8. Sonata for Two Violins, II, RV 50/"Farnace", RV 711, [Recording Premier
9. Violin Concerto in a Minor, II, RV 356
10. Venice by Night/La Notte, I, II, III, RV 439
11. Island of the Dead/Four Seasons, Autumn, II, RV 293
12. Gardellino, RV 90/Beatus Vir, RV 597/Alma del Core/Violin Sonata ...
13. Concert Preparations/Piccolo Concerto, I, RV 443/Guitar Concerto, III,
14. Conclusion/Double Orchestra Concerto, II, RV 585/Guitar Concerto, ...

Customer Reviews:

It stays with them..........2005-10-24

I enjoyed reading the reviews of parents whose kids have recently discovered "Classical Kids." I'm about to order the boxed set for my kids, ages 21, 19 and 16 because the nineteen-year-old, who has a college radio show and loves a wide variety of music, remembers this series (then only on cassette) with great affection and wants to hear them again. Those of you wondering whether it's worth it or not to try to introduce kids to classical music this way, be assured it works. We've turned one of Mr. Bach's lines into a family "saying:" "the more you study, the more you know; the more you know, the more you appreciate; the more you appreciate, the more you love." A great series!

It all started with Beethoven.......2004-02-03

Many years ago I purchased my first CD in this series, "Beethoven Lives Upstairs." My children and I were delighted with it. I then discovered that there were more and searched them all out, one by one. My children, now 11, 9 & 5, have listened to these stories as they fall asleep for years. They each have a favorite composer and have gone on to learn more about them. These stories are a great introduction to some of our greatest composers. Not to mention a good intro to history, too!

Imagine my delight that they are now in one boxed set! Now when asked, I suggest this set. What a great way to get it ALL! I truly believe that by surrounding our children with a variety of good music (including POP music) and information they will grow up with a greater appreciation for music and the arts.

Not What I expected.......2002-09-20

I love the idea, but I don't want to expose my children to the stories in these cd's. They contain children talking back to their parents, disrespectful language, sorcery, etc. If you don't like Harry Potter, you won't like these CD's.

Music, history, culture, & intriguing story -Amazing!.......2002-04-08

My 6 year old son loves music...and stories! Here is the prefect combo. Lovely music of the composer accomapnies a fictional story which weaves the composer's life, the culture of his homeland as well as history...in an intriguing and fun way! Now, my son can pick out pieces he hears on the classical radio station. He really enjoys the stories and can tell people @ carnival in Venice, Italy and tidbits @ Beetoven and the Magic Flute by Mozart! A must for any child with any of these interests! We also have enjoyed the CD's and have learned lots!
I only can wonder...what took whomever so long to broaden our horizons in such a way! BRAVO!

Great series, great collection.......2001-04-22

We've had the CDs in this boxed set for over a year now. The Classical Kids series has been wonderful. We have two boys (now 6 and 8) and this has been a great introduction to classical music. At first, the kids loved the stories which provide a sense of history and place and, ultimately, keep the kids interested in the entire CD. As they listened (time and time again), they started to pay more attention to the musical portions. Recently, we've been able to tell that they've picked up a sense of the music as we've listed to classical music on the car radio. Time and again, they perk up when listening to a piece of music and surprise us by saying "That's Beethoven". Sure enough - they've picked up something about the style of music that's characteristic of Beethoven. Sometimes it's the snippet of music from the CD and other times it's just the rhythms that are characteristic of that piece. As a family, we all recommend this.

Average customer rating: Interesting CD Impressive Poulenc... 4 1/2 stars Fiery, sharp, delicate and bold, yet sophisticated Midori is an amazing and talented violinist!!

French Violin Sonatas Midori , Debussy , Poulenc , and Saint-Saens Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Midori ~ Encore! Midori - Live at Carnegie Hall Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos Franck: Sonata for violin in A; Elgar: Sonata for violin in Em Midori ~ Sibelius - Violin Concerto · Bruch - Scottish Fantasy / Israel PO · Mehta ASIN: B00006GOA7 Release Date: 2002-08-27

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This beautiful recording displays Midori at her radiant best. Her virtuosity is entirely at the service of the music; her tone is lovely, pure, intense, and expressive, and she adapts it to style, mood, and atmosphere with bow and vibrato. The Poulenc Sonata, written in 1942-43 and dedicated to the memory of Federico Garcia Lorca, is unsettled and unsettling. Irresolute, unpredictable, it veers between stormy turbulence and pleading lyricism. The slow movement is dreamy, tender, improvisatory, with echoes of Debussy; the Finale, called "Presto tragico," is aggressive and almost cheerful, becoming truly tragic only in the last pages. Midori captures its mood swings, from passion to serenity, with unerring poise.

The Debussy Sonata, written in 1917 and his final work, is a unique masterpiece. Free yet coherent in form, infinitely imaginative, it combines languid sensuousness, assertive vitality, and sardonic grotesquerie. One would never guess that he was battling illness and the ravages of war at the time. Clearing its formidable technical hurdles with consummate ease, Midori brings out the work's color, character, and expression, taking great liberties with tempo and rhythm, but carefully avoiding exaggeration.

The Saint-Saëns Sonata, written in 1885, is a bravura piece for both instruments, but its rapturous melodies, original rhythms, and expressive contrast give it weight and substance. Its four movements are linked in pairs; the first alternates menacing drama with soaring lyricism, the second is a songful Aria, the third a charming Scherzo. In the Finale, the players chase each other in a marathon "perpetual motion," broken by an occasional melodic outburst in the violin. Naturally, the performance is dazzling, but even here, Midori succeeds in making the brilliance subservient to the music. The record's only flaw is the balance: the piano consistently overpowers the violin. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Interesting CD.......2007-05-11

Midori can always be counted on for great recordings, and this is no exception. After hearing probably 20 different people play the Debussy sonata, I'd probably say that this is my second-favorite recording (the first is a live one with Oistrakh and Frida Bauer from the 1960s.) The reviewer below mentioned Kyung-Wha Chung and Radu Lupu as their favorite...well, it's not bad but to quote one of my colleagues, "Chung is way too angular for Debussy." Anyhow, back to this disc.... The Saint-Saens sonata is the highlight. When I first heard this, I had a hard time forgetting the Heifetz/Brooks Smith discing that is just fricking amazing. But after listening to it a few times, I think I like Midori's equally well. Heifetz often played slow movements too fast, and fast movements too fast. Midori's tempos, for just about everything, are much more sensible. In the second movement, she plays the sixteenths in separate bows, which makes it far more interesting. The last movement is paced pretty well too.

Impressive Poulenc... 4 1/2 stars.......2002-12-20

Francis Poulenc wrote three violin sonatas and threw out the first two. We already know that this sonata was dedicated to the emotional violinist Ginette Neveu and that it was written between 1942-1943, think long and hard about the feelings of a French impressionist composer trying to compose while a war is going on for a soloist who plays with unbelievable beauty. Of course the result is a moody yet beautiful composition worthy of attention.

There are few recordings of this work, of the ones I have heard include Grumiaux, Menuhin, Van Keulen, Suk (grandson of the composer), and Kang. I actually like the Grumiaux recording the best but it is only available in Japan and I liked this recording almost as much.

Midori has a very colorful violin tone, a lush vibrato, and a sense of romance in her playing. I remembered thinking of how her Paganini Caprices recording was so colorful and romantic sounding. While I believe this is the wrong approach to play Paganini, I did think she had incredible warmth and feeling in her playing and wanted to hear her play something more in that direction. So here it is, a rarely played masterpiece that has plenty of room for emotional expression. This piece perfectly fits her style and she delivers with a great sounding recording.

The Debussy sonata is much more popular but I don't know why. Forgive me but I don't really listen to it much because I really don't enjoy his violin sonata as much as his great composition "Images" 1 & 2 and many other chamber works. Therefore I will not comment on this performance of the Debussy.

The Saint Saens is my favorite sonata ever written, I recommend the recording of Gil Shaham as alternative to this one.

I completely recommend this CD without hesitation for a great performance of the Poulenc.

Fiery, sharp, delicate and bold, yet sophisticated.......2002-11-01

In this new disc, Midori shows an edgier side of her without losing her usual balancing act.

She sounds miraculous throughout, especially in Poulenc. In Poulenc, sounding so fiery but also very calm at the same time, Midori effectively brings out dichotomizing qualities of the work in a razor sharp performance. Each very fine detail is delicately yet boldly realized with subtle shading of color with such a broad palette, but she never misses the whole view of the music. The contrast between the introverted side and the extroverted side is so beautifully rendered in great depth that the impression of the music would last for a very long time.

Midori's Debussy sounds very very sharp and aggressive (in an extra refined manner as always). But I have to say that such conviction also sounds very imposing, and it lost spontaneity and fantasy from the piece. It felt like as if I were enjoying a very modern art piece in a minimal space... meaning lack of an organic quality; She sounds beautiful but not so engaging. I would recommend Kyung-Wha Chung/Radu Lupu for Debussy.

Then, a great joy comes back with Saint Saens violin sonata. Sounding fiery again, but also with sweeter tones and mesmerizing technique, Midori sounds just breathtaking, especially at the dashing finale. Most violinists play this piece by beautifying each phrase in a calculative way, but Midori brings "wholeness" into the piece. She also gives the piece more weights, but also brings out some "lightness" with clarity and speed.

I also have to mention that the piano (Robert McDonald) sounds just great. He shares the equal weight, and the communication between the violin and the piano is spot-on accurate yet spontaneous. Also I actually liked the recording balance. The piano comes much more forward and sounds magical.

Midori is an amazing and talented violinist!!.......2002-09-25

I bought this cd on a whim, because I wanted to listen to new classical music. Although, I have heard of Camille St.Saens, but I wasn't familiar with Francis Poulenc. Anybody who loves great violin pieces, should buy this cd. In my opinion, I would compare Midori to Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, and Hillary Hahn. So, if you're looking for unfamiliar classical music played with not only technical excellence but with passion, I suggest you get this cd now!!

Average customer rating: TRACK LISTING

French Sonatas (Multichannel/Stereo) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Ma, Yo-Yo | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Obrigado Brazil Solo Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone [SACD] [China] Silver (Multichannel/Stereo) The Stranger ASIN: B00008PX9C Release Date: 2003-04-29

Customer Reviews:

TRACK LISTING.......2005-12-04

TRACKS:
1. Massenet: 'Meditation' from Thais
2. Faure: I. Allegro molto (Sonata No. 1 in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 13)
3. Faure: Andante
4. Faure: Allegro vivo
5. Faure: Allegro quasi presto
6. Saint-Saens: Havanaise, Op. 83
7. Franck: I. Allegretto ben moderato (Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano)
8. Franck: Allegro
9. Franck: Recitativo - Fanatasia: Ben moderato
10. Franck: Allegretto poco mosso

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The Great French Sonatas for Violin & Piano Manufacturer: Urania ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000HT36C8 Release Date: 2006-09-26

Average customer rating: Brilliant collection of violin sonatas

French Violin Sonatas Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Franck - Sonata for violin and piano · Debussy - Sonatas · Ravel - Introduction and Allegro / Chung · Lupu · Ellis · Melos Ensemble Robert Schumann: Three Sonatas for Violin and Piano Mozart: The Violin Sonatas Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos 1-5 ASIN: B0000013O0 Release Date: 1992-12-01

Tracks:

1. Allegro Vivo
2. Intermede: Fantasque Et Leger
3. Finale: Tres Anime
4. Allegro Agitato - Adagio
5. Allegretto Moderato - Allegro Molto
6. Allegretto
7. Blues: Moderato
8. Perpetuum Mobile
9. Allegro Con Fuoco
10. Intermezzo
11. Presto Tragico

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This enterprising and very well played budget CD offers the perfect way to collect all of the major French violin sonatas by the great French composers who only wrote one of them. The exception here is Saint-Saëns, who wrote more, but the real musical interest centers around the sonatas by Debussy, Ravel, and Poulenc. Kang is a first-rate violinist who has made several successful recordings for Naxos, and Devoyon partners him perfectly, as well he should, being in his native element. None of these sonatas is particularly long, and each of them contains music uniquely characteristic of its composer. Purely on musical grounds this disc is hard to beat, and the price only adds to the attraction. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant collection of violin sonatas.......2007-03-08

Very well played. The Ravel is especially good.
And at 8.99, it is a steal!! Keep up the good work, Naxos.

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French Violin Sonatas (Sl) Midori , Debussy , Poulenc , and Saint-Saens Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006GO7A Release Date: 2002-08-27

Average customer rating: Don't shoot me, I'm not the piano player

Kyoko Takezawa: French Violin Sonatas Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003FCI Release Date: 1993-03-09

Tracks:

1. Son: Allegro Vivo
2. Son: Intermede: Fantasque
3. Son: Finale: Tres anime
4. Son: Allegretto
5. Son: Blues: Moderato
6. Son: Perpetuum mobile: Allegro
7. Son No.1, Op.75: Allegro agitato
8. Son No.1, Op.75: Adagio
9. Son No.1, Op.75: Allegretto moderato
10. Son No.1, Op.75: Allegro molto

Customer Reviews:

Don't shoot me, I'm not the piano player.......2005-05-04

Although we do share the same name. There's also an accomplished Grand Prix driver named Rohan de Silva, but we're three different people. Rohan de Silva, the pianist, seems to only accompany the world's best soloists, so if you know nothing else about a CD, if Rohan de Silva is listed at the piano accompanist, you're probably buying some quality music. This rule easily applies here, Takezawa seems to be better known in Japan than in the U.S. but that won't be for long. She is an extremely talented young violinist, and her interpretive abilities are really obvious in her performance of these French violin sonatas. This recording of Ravel's violin sonata is in fact my second favorite Ravel recording (Solti's Bolero on Principals is my number one Ravel favorite) but Takezawa's masterful presentation of Saint-Saens' Sonata number 1 is actually the masterpiece of this CD. I highly recommend this CD to 1)Classical fans who love the French composers 2)Classical fans who love violins and violin solos and 3) Anyone who needs to provide an elegant sound backdrop (you can either listen to this CD carefully and marvel at the skill and artistry of the performers, or, as with any CD of violin solos, you can use it as a relaxing background, better than the sometimes annoying sounds of muzak or smooth jazz, or the more active and sometimes jarring sounds of a symphony).

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Faure-Leclair-Debussy: French Sonatas for Violin and Piano Hotteterre , Guillemain , and L'Ensemble Arion Manufacturer: Analekta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000009CWA Release Date: 1995-12-12

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Ravel / Saint-Saëns / Messiaen / Milhaud: French Violin Sonatas, Vol. II - Isabelle van Keulen / Ronald Brautigam Olivier Messiaen , Darius Milhaud , Maurice Ravel , Camille Saint-Saëns , Isabelle van Keulen , and Ronald Brautigam Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Messiaen | Messiaen, Olivier | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Milhaud | Milhaud, Darius | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005YOG Release Date: 1997-02-18

Tracks:

1. Theme et Variations For Violin And Piano: Theme - Modere
2. Theme et Variations For Violin And Piano: Variation I - Modere
3. Theme et Variations For Violin And Piano: Variation II - Un peu moins modere
4. Theme et Variations For Violin And Piano: Variation III - Modere, avec eclat
5. Theme et Variations For Violin And Piano: Variation IV - Vif et passionne
6. Theme et Variations For Violin And Piano: Variation V - Tres modere
7. Violin Sonata No.1 In D Minor: I. Allegro agitato
8. Violin Sonata No.1 In D Minor: II Allegro moderato
9. Violin Sonata No.2 Op.40: I. Pastoral
10. Violin Sonata No.2 Op.40: II. Vif
11. Violin Sonata No.2 Op.40: III. Lent
12. Violin Sonata No.2 Op.40: IV. Tres vif
13. Violin Sonata In G Major: I. Allegretto
14. Violin Sonata In G Major: II. Blues
15. Violin Sonata In G Major: III. Perpetuum mobile

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French Sonatas for Violin & Piano Hasson , and Ivaldi Manufacturer: Innov. Music Prod. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000TPZ Release Date: 1993-09-11

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1. Froberger: Suite for harpsichord No18; Tombeau sur la mort de M. Blancheroche
2. Georg Philipp Telemann: Oboe (Suite in G Minor from "Getreue Music-Meister" / Sonata in B-Major from "Esserzicii Musici" / Partita II in G-Major from "Die Kleine Cammer-Music" / Sonata in G-Minor from "Musique de Table") - Paul D
3. Georg Philipp Telemann: Tafelmusik, Part III - Ensemble Il Fondamento
4. German Baroque Chamber Music
5. German Church Cantatas and Arias
6. Gossec: 6 Flute Quartets
7. Gounod: Harmonies Célestes
8. Henri Lazarof: Symphony No. 2 / Violin Concerto / Clarinet Concerto - Gerard Schwarz
9. Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Symphony No. 1 / Chorus I / Three Pieces in the Old Style
10. Il Cantar Moderno

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Rockin' After Midnight [Live]

Ready to Fly

Purcell: Come Ye Sons Of Art

Ralph Stanley in Japan [Live]

Los K-Becillas

Shame & Scandal [CD-single]

Public Image/Second Edition [Import]

Signal to the Stars

The Women in My Life: A Passionate Serenade to Opera's Leading Ladies

Who I Am