Catalogue

Summary:

“Both players perform with understanding and sensitivity … a worthwhile and often compelling enterprise of music … deservedly rescued from oblivion. Recommended.” – Gramophone: Editor’s Choice (February 2002)

“… there is little doubt that David Frühwirth and his excellent partner perform everything with fervour and total commitment“ – BBC Music Magazine

“What a treasure trove that is! ……Frühwirth´s passion carries him far on this fascinating journey through history with the pianist Henry Sigfridson.” – The Times (May 2003)

“Superlatives are likely to flow towards this stunning Avie release, not least thanks to the eloquent, emotionally-insightful playing of Austrian violinist David Frühwirth and his Finnish pianist Henri Sigfridsson” – Music Week

“With a good mixture of musical humor and deep seriousness both the artists make their claim clear to be accepted in the league of international and interesting rising generation of Soloists“ – Fono Forum: CD of the Month (April 2003)

“Admirable artistic and technical values throughout!“ – MusicWeb International

Tracklist:

HANS GÁL (1890–1987)
Sonata for Violin and Piano in D (1933)* (25:32)
1. Allegretto quasi andante (10:17)
2. Scherzo (5:39)
3. Largo con espressione – Allegro poco sostenuto, ma con fuoco (9:36)

KARL RATHAUS (1895–1954)
Suite, Op. 27 (1927)* (14:26)
4. Bewegt und wuchtig (3:04)
5. Andante (4:09)
6. Capriccio (3:55)
7. Allegro (3:15)

FREDERICK ROSSE (1867–1940), arr. Albert Sammons (1886–1957)
Suite: The Merchant of Venice (1905, arr. 1921)* (18:48)
8. Prelude No. 1 (4:14)
9. Intermezzo (3:30)
10. Oriental March (2:35)
11. Prelude No. 2 (4:17)
12. The Doge’s March (4:12)

ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD (1897–1957)
Suite: Much Ado About Nothing, Op.11 (1920) (13:43)
13. Maiden in the Bridal Chamber (3:25)
14. March of the Watch (2:14)
15. Garden Scene (5:51)
16. Hornpipe (2:31)

WILLIAM WALTON (1902–1983)
17. Toccata for Violin and Piano (1922-23)* (15:46)

ADOLF BUSCH (1891–1952)
Suite for Violin and Piano in G minor, Op.38 (1927)* (15:16)
18. Praeludium (2:11)
19. Allegro vivace (3:09)
20. Andante cantabile (4:15)
21. Adagio – Presto (5:40)

EGON WELLESZ (1885–1974)
Suite for Violin and Piano, Op 56 (1937, rev. 1957)* (11:19)
22. Adagio – Andante (8:30)
23. Allegretto (2:49)

KURT WEILL (1900–1950), arr. Stefan Frenkel (1902–1979)
Seven Pieces from The Threepenny Opera (1930) (13:30)
24. The Ballad of Mack the Knife (2:46)
25. Call from the Grave (1:31)
26. The Ballad of Pleasant Living (2:13)
27. Polly’s Song (1:50)
28. The Procurer’s Ballad (1:43)
29. Pirate Jenny (1:28)
30. Cannon Song (2:00)

IVOR GURNEY (1890–1937)
31. The Apple Orchard (3:19)
32. Scherzo* (4:49)

*Premiere Recordings

Total time: 02:18:12

David Frühwirth, violin
Henri Sigfridsson, piano

Recorded 29 July – 2 August 2002 at St. Martin’s Church, East Woodhay, Berkshire, England
Recording Producer: Michael Haas | Sound Engineer and Editor: Simon Fox-Gál