Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100 "Thun" - Henryk Szeryng, Artur Rubinstein. Rec. 1960

00:00 - I. Allegro amabile
08:19 - II. Andante tranquillo — Vivace — Andante — Vivace di più — Andante — Vivace
14:26 - III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)

Recorded: 30/12/1960 at the American Academy of arts and Letters, New York City
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Audio Source: RCA Red Seal, Best 100 / BMG Audio CD 1999 Stereo / BVCC-37254 / Japan

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Editorial Reviews
"This disc is a joy. The interplay between Rubinstein and Szeryng is warm and fraternal... a partnership that reflects their deep mutual admiration and friendship. Szeryng's tone is warmer and more lyrical than some... and very well suited for Rubinstein's burnished 19th century sensibility." (amazon) "The two celebrated Polish musicians explore the lyrical side of the music and interpretations are consistently satisfying. In the Brahms G major Rubinstein has rather more character as they explore the dark and explosive side with a powerful and fiery approach... in the D minor Sonata Szeryng's wonderful poise lends an authority to the music that is highly impressive. They play the first movement of the A major with just the right sweet lyricism... Rubinstein rises to tremendous heights, and with such thrilling playing we can easily overlook a slight roughness in the recording but the fire and passion of these performances more than compensate. This is in fact a magnificent record" (Gramophone)

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Eduardo Casanueva
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandes Artistas
Reviewed in Spain on October 19, 2023
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Unas versiones verdaderamente insuperables. Rubinstein fue un gran impulsor de la carrera de Szeryng. Durante su juventud, las sonatas para violín de Brahms eran habituales para Rubinstein en los conciertos junto a su amigo Kochansky. Estas versiones grabadas ya en madurez con Szeryng, gozan de una frescura y naturalidad reminiscentes de toda una vida de amor a la música de Brahms. Y si recordamos que Rubinstein estudió en su primera juventud en Berlín gracias a Joachim (!) no creo que haga falta añadir mucho más. Conocí personalmente a Szeryng y siempre le consideré uno de los más grandes violinistas y probablemente, entre estos, el más perfecto. Su estilo era impecable y su Guarnerius del Gesu su preferido un instrumento legendario. La producción de Max Wilcox (3 micros omnis RCA) es buena para la época y la correcta transferencia a digital, permite escuchar y disfrutar hoy de estos... Grandes Artistas.

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Hank Drake
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Brahms Performances from Rubinstein and Szeryng
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2000
Arthur Rubinstein received his early training as a musician in a manner totally foreign to today's young students. His early teachers were Joseph Joachim (a friend of Brahms) and Heinrich Barth. He was permitted by his teachers to give occasional performances, required to attend concerts, and played through the chamber repertoire with his fellow students. This is in contrast to the current generation which is consigned to the practice rooms of crowded conservatories (virtuoso factories, actually) and bred to win competitions, often at the expense of true musical developement. As a result, Rubinstein was able to make the crossover between stunning virtuoso performances, and communicative chamber music appearances.
Henryk Szeryng first performed with Rubinstein in the 1950s. Immediately, their musical chemistry evolved into friendship, and it is this atmosphere which suffuses all of their recorded performances. There is a give-and-take in these performances which recalls the great chamber music recordings of Rachmaninoff and Kreisler. One never gets the sense that Rubinstein and Szeryng are trying to "one-up" each other. Everything is in perfect balance. Rubinstein loved Brahms, approached him as a living composer, and the result is performances which continue to inspire decades later.
The remastered sound is excellent in every respect, fully meeting the standards of the latest recordings.

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