Shostakovich: The Two Violin Sonatas and Rare Chamber Works Rozhdestvensky

• Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 134
• 1 I. Andante 10:48
• 2 II. Allegretto 06:36
• 3 III. Largo - Andante 15:12
• Unfinished Sonata
• 4 Unfinished Sonata 05:03
• String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83
• 5 II. Andantino (arr. D. Tsyganov for violin and piano) 06:50
• Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971): Symphony of Psalms
• 6 I. Exaudi orationem meam, Domine 03:04
• 7 II. Expectans expectavi, Dominum 06:07
• 8 III. Alleluia. Laudate Dominum 10:04
• Gaetano Braga (1829 - 1907): The Angel's Serenade
• 9 Leggenda valacca, La Serenata, The Angel's Serenade (arr. D. Shostakovich for soprano, mezzo-soprano, violin and piano) 05:08
• Total Runtime 01:08:52

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Sasha Rozhdestvensky was described by Yehudi Menuhin as ‘one of the most talented and refined violinists of his generation’. Jeremy Menuhin is widely regarded for his artistry and the integrity of his interpretations: ‘unfailingly lyrical, exemplary, exquisitely polished, yet directly expressive’ (The New York Times).

In 2002 Mookie Lee-Menuhin won the YAMAHA compeition and in 2003, she received the prestigious Augustinus Award. In 2014, Ilona Domnich was chosen by Opera Now magazine as one of The Top 10 high flyers, ‘new generation of sopranos who are destined to have impressive careers’.

Alexandra Sherman is the winner of many competitions including the Joan Sutherland and ABC Young Performer of the Year Awards.

Sasha Rozhdestvensky, violin
Jeremy Menuhin, piano
Mookie Menuhin, piano
Ilona Domnich, soprano
Alexandra Sherman, mezzo

Recorded at Menuhin Hall, Yehudi Menuhin School, UK
Engineered by Debs Spanton
Produced by Andrew Walton

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