Enescu Violin Sonatas

[Gurn Blanston]

Has anyone a rec for a good, expressive performance of these works? I'm particularly interested in #3, but the remainder are interesting too.

Thanks,

[Bulldog]

Look no further than the two volumes on Haenssler Classic - readily available.

[Gurn Blanston]

Look no further than the two volumes on Haenssler Classic - readily available.

Excellent, thanks, Dog!

[Josquin des Prez]

Look no further than the two volumes on Haenssler Classic - readily available.

Why bother with this, when there's a perfectly good recording by the composer himself? What could be more definitive?

[bhodges]

This one is also quite good, with Leonidas Kavakos.  While the program is split between Enescu and Ravel, Kavakos is terrific in all of it as is pianist Peter Nagy, and ditto, the sound quality.  

--Bruce

[Bulldog]

Why bother with this, when there's a perfectly good recording by the composer himself?

Sure, just blow off all other recordings.   Besides, that Enescu recording does not have Sonata No. 1 or the "Torso".

[bhodges]

Sure, just blow off all other recordings.   Besides, that Enescu recording does not have Sonata No. 1 or the "Torso".

Also, for many people sound quality is a not insignificant issue, and although I've not heard the Enescu/Lipatti recording, it is in mono, just FWIW. 

--Bruce

[snyprrr]

I have an ol R.E.M. label, probably "hopelessly" OOP, with Enescu No.3, Janacek, and Roussel No.2. Performances seem at least pretty swell, and it's a great overall, and rare, recital.

[Bulldog]

I have an ol R.E.M. label, probably "hopelessly" OOP, with Enescu No.3, Janacek, and Roussel No.2. Performances seem at least pretty swell, and it's a great overall, and rare, recital.

I remember the R.E.M. label.  What happened to it?

[Gurn Blanston]

Why bother with this, when there's a perfectly good recording by the composer himself? What could be more definitive?

Well, Don and I have been posting together for nearly 6 years, and he knows very well that I have little or no interest in historical recordings, no matter how definitive. So he recommended one that he knew would intrigue me. And since I read a lot of his reviews, and have many of those disks, I am confident that he likes what I like.

That said, if you or others have different ideas, by all means pursue them. I'm just looking for something for myself.

[SonicMan46]

Hello Gurn - not sure 'how much' of Enescu may interest you, but have you checked out HIS THREAD yet?  Lot of info & recommendations - Dave

[Dancing Divertimentian]

This one is also quite good, with Leonidas Kavakos.  While the program is split between Enescu and Ravel, Kavakos is terrific in all of it as is pianist Peter Nagy, and ditto, the sound quality. 

--Bruce

Not familiar with that Hänssler disc, Gurn, but this rec of Bruce's certainly is good (and in good sound ).