Immerse yourself in the captivating world of William Mathias's violin sonatas, a collection of eloquent and accessible compositions that showcase the composer's unique style. This album, released on Naxos in 2011, features première recordings of Mathias's music for violin and piano, performed by the talented Sara Trickey and Iwan Llewelyn-Jones. Spanning a total of 52 minutes, the album includes three sonatas: the Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 15, the Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 94, and an early, previously unpublished Violin Sonata from 1952. Mathias's work is known for its rich romanticism and rhythmic vitality, as evident in the diverse movements that range from impetuoso to adagio. This recording is a testament to Mathias's enduring contribution to British music and a delightful exploration of his sonic landscapes.
2011 Naxos2011 Naxos
Tracks
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 15: I. Molto vivaceWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 15: II. Lento, ma con motoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 15: III. Lento - Allegro ritmicoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 94: I. Allegro robustoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 94: II. Vivace e ritmicoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 94: III. Adagio sostenutoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 94: IV. Allegro molto vivaceWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata (1952): I. Impetuoso - Allegro preciso e agitatoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata (1952): II. Andante quasi adagioWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
Violin Sonata (1952): III. Moderato piacevole - Con rigore e ben marcatoWilliam Mathias, Sara Trickey, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones
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