Violin Sonatas Nos 1 & 2 / Cello Sonata by Ireland / Gould / Neary / Frith (CD, 2010)

NXS, Naxos

0747313249770

6046076352

CD

2010

Classical Composers

Ireland / Gould / Neary / Frith

Violin Sonatas Nos 1 & 2 / Cello Sonata

0.34 in

0.20 lb

5.65 in

5.01 in

9

1

1.1 I. Allegro Leggiadro 1.2 II. Romance: In Tempo Sostenuto, Quasi Adagio 1.3 III. Rondo: Allegro Sciolto Assai 1.4 I. Allegro 1.5 II. Poco Lento Quasi Adagio 1.6 III. in Tempo Moderato - Con Brio 1.7 I. Moderato E Sostenuto 1.8 II. Poco Largamente - Non Troppo Lento 1.9 III. Con Moto E Marcato

John Ireland' violin sonatas gained extraordinarily positive reviews when they were premiered. The Star praised the 'delicacy, lucidity, and tonal charm' of the First Violin Sonata, the most genial and optimistic of the three sonatas recorded here.