Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 3 & 9 / Mullova
) | Label: Onyx Classics Catalog: ONYX4050 Format: CD Viktoria Mullova, violin; Kristian Bezuidenhout, fortepianoBeethoven: Violin Sonata No.3 in E flat major op 12 / Violin Sonata No.9 in A major 'Kreutzer' op47 Following hard on the heels of her critically acclaimed Bach Sonatas and Partitas (ONYX4040), this new CD of Beethoven's 3rd and 9th violin sonatas sees Viktoria Mullova partner with fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout in performances that are both searching and exciting. This recording marks the 50th release from ONYX, and the 5th anniversary of the label. Mullova's plays on her 1750 Guadagnini with gut strings, and with a baroque bow by Walter Barbiero. Bezuidenhout plays a restored Viennese fortepiano dating from 1816.  Price: $21.98 |