Copland: Chamber Works - Dennis Russell Davies

 

Sonata for Violin and Piano

I. Andante semplice 07:39
II. Lento 05:08
III. Allegretto giusto 06:47


Vitebsk - Study on a Jewish Theme 13:15


Piano Quartet

I. Adagio serio 07:13
II. Allegro giusto 07:49
III. Non troppo lento 06:59

The three pieces recorded here display crystalline writing, strong dramatic effects, striking invention, and convincing organization. This is obviously how the players feel about these pieces, for they attack them with the relish of a world-class string quartet digging into late Beethoven or Bartok. --Fanfare Magazine