Violin Sonata No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12:
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio con molta espressione
III. Rondo - Allegro molto

Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 ‘Kreutzer’:
I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto - Adagio
II. Andante con variazioni
III. Presto

A re release of Beethoven’s Sonatas 3 & 9 (Kreutzer) from celebrated violinist Viktoria Mullova and her duo partner for this recording Kristian Bezuidenhout. The pair bring a tension-filled account of these works, displaying their energetic and spontaneous take on what’s considered one of Beethoven’s most challenging works. “[Mullova] shows a profoundly un-diva-ish appreciation of the way the relationship between the violin and piano changes in these two sonatas” - BBC Music Magazine “The high spot is the first movement of the Kreutzer, which combines excitement and passion with especially clear articulation.” - Gramophone “This incisive partnership play with brio and spontaneity giving the impression of a live performance. The artists endeavours are complemented by close and detailed sound.” - Musicweb International