Their second duo album on Signum Classics, Viktoria Mullova and Alasdair Beatson perform Beethoven’s Sonatas 6, 1 and 8. Just as in previous recordings, they use a copy of an 1805 Walter (a Viennese fortepiano) by Paul McNulty; together with violin strung with gut, these instruments are what Beethoven’s music craves, giving a rich texture and distinct colours between the registers.
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Reviews
“… these readings are kept on the boil throughout, concentration never allowed to slip. Mullova and Beatson vividly convey the confidence of Beethoven’s earliest fiddle sonata, just as they do the unbuttoned vivacity of the outer movements of Op 30 No 3 … they are strong advocates for the more elusive Op 30 No 1, bringing personal insights to its lyrical enigmas …”
David Threasher – Gramophone magazine – August 2024
Performance *** Recording *****
Misha Donat – BBC Music magazine – June 2024
The Strad Recommends
“… These persuasive, finely balanced performances are clearly captured in close, warm sound.”
Robin Stowell – The Strad – June 2024
“The easeful interplay between pianist Alasdair Beatson and violinist Viktoria Mullova stands out on these three sunny sonatas.” ****
Erica Jeal – The Guardian – 9 May 2024
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