Violin Sonatas By Faure & R. Strauss / Perlman, Ax

Itzhak Perlman (violin) & Emanuel Ax (piano)

Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 Strauss, R: Violin Sonata in E flat major, Op. 18

The world’s most recognized violinist, Itzhak Perlman returns to the Yellow Label for his 70th birthday (August 31st) with a new release ‘Fauré & Strauss Violin Sonatas’ on Universal Music Classics /Deutsche Grammophon – his first new solo album in 16 years. This project brings Perlman together with his longtime friend and collaborator, Emanuel Ax, for performances of sonatas by Gabriel Fauré and Richard Strauss – both works, which are new to Perlman’s discography. Along with the new release, Deutche Grammophon has issued a 25-CD box set which includes the violinist’s entire catalogue on the DG and Decca labels. Perlman’s status as an international star was solidified in 2008 when he was honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achieving Award for excellence in the recording arts. During his illustrious career Perlman has also won 15 Grammy Awards, 4 Emmys, a Kennedy Center Honor, a National Medal of Arts and a Medal of Liberty.