Search - Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Ferruccio Busoni :: Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms: Violin Sonatas [Box Set]

Excellent value and performances

M. Bauer | Colorado | 02/17/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like the other entries in DG's "Collector's Editions", the eight discs come in envelopes and a compact box with a liner note booklet. This box includes all of the Beethoven violin sonatas (3 full discs) Kremer recorded in the late eighties and early nineties. The performances are higly regarded (see Amazon reviews under the individual discs, Penguin and Grammaphon reviews very positive as well). In addition, you get higly regarded recrodings of sonatas by Schumann and Brahms. The Prokofiev is the only disc of the eight that falls flat. The music does not require Kremer's pyrotechnics and would benefit from a subtler interpretation. Recording quality is first rate throughout. All in all, an excellent repackaging and value!"

Kremer + Beethoven = YUM

Erwin A. Schrey | charlottesville, virginia | 06/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I sort of ignored this collection after I bought it because of how much music there is to contend with, but I recently re-discovered these discs and WOW. I really love hearing Kremer play Beethoven. His style compliments this music in some surprising and profound ways."