The last and by no means least of the modern Hungarian school of violin playing, Johanna Martzy made relatively few commercial recordings. But all of them were made in her prime, and most of them acquired a legendary, and “cult” status after her short career. This Deutsche Grammophon - Beethoven(op.30-3) and Mozart(KV 376) Sonatas with Jean Antonietti – is no exception; she was devoted to Beethoven and Mozart, and her recitals often included the Sonatas by two composers. Martzy and Antonietti played two sonatas beautifully, their interpretations are well balanced, transparent and, in the best sense of the word, simple.
Tracklist:
SIDE A Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonate Für Klavier Und Violine Nr. 8 G-Dur Op. 30 Nr. 3 1. Satz: Allegro Assai 2. Satz: Tempo Di Menuetto Ma Molto Moderato E Grazioso 3. Satz: Allegro Vivace
SIDE B Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Sonate Für Klavier Und Violine F-Dur KV 376 1. Satz: Allegro 2. Satz: Andante 3. Satz: Rondo - Allegretto Grazioso
PERFORMER Johanna Martzy (violin) Jean Antonietti (Piano)
RECORDING INFORMATION Recording: 1952.7.7-10, Beethovensaal, Hannover Balance engineer: Heinz Wildhagen
