Duo Brüggen-Plank - Beethoven, Voříšek, Archduke & Rudolph of Austria: Sonatas for Violin and Piano (2021)

For its Audax debut, the Duo Brüggen-Plank explores Beethoven’s last violin sonata in its historical context. Beethoven’s serene work of ethereal beauty contrasts with a sonata by the 18-year-old Jan Hugo Voříšek in which Mozart’s influence is unmistakable. Dedicatee of the two works was Austrian nobleman and patron of the arts Archduke Rudolph, whose own sonata complements this program.

Tracklist
01. Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 5: I. Introduzione. Allegro moderato (8:56)
02. Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 5: II. Scherzo. Allegro molto (7:19)
03. Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 5: III. Andante sostenuto (2:37)
04. Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 5: IV. Finale. Allegro molto (6:44)
05. Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: I. Allegro moderato (10:32)
06. Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: II. Adagio espressivo (5:21)
07. Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. Allegro (1:55)
08. Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: IV. Poco allegretto (con Variazioni) (8:33)
09. Violin Sonata in F Minor: I. Allegro (7:45)
10. Violin Sonata in F Minor: II. Adagio (5:38)
11. Violin Sonata in F Minor: III. Menuetto (4:51)
12. Violin Sonata in F Minor: IV. Allegro quasi presto (7:26)