The collaboration between Armenian violinist Nikolai Madojan and Danish pianist Elisabeth Westenholz produced a series of outstanding CDs starting with the Prokofiev Sonatas and Five Melodies (32185) in 1994. The Madojan/Westenholz duo has since been performing and recording to critical and popular acclaim.
The world’s press wrote of their performances:
“… Madojan…has a natural feel for the right inflexion…his is the more thought-provoking…Westenholz refreshingly tender-hearted and imaginative .” (Gramophone)
“… Madojan is superb in capturing the expressive, genteel nature of the music. …His intonation is superb as well as timbre, and carefully balanced with the partnership of Westenholz .” (Intune)
“… Madojan and Westenholz are a strong, articulate, well-proportioned and mutually reciprocal partnership .” (Gramophone)
1. Sonata A Major: 1. Allegretto ben moderato (César Franck)
2. Sonata A Major: 2. Allegro (César Franck)
3. Sonata A Major: 3. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben moderato (César Franck)
4. Sonata A Major: 4. Allegretto poco mosso (César Franck)
5. Sonata E Flat Major Op. 18: Allegro, ma non troppo (Richard Strauss)
6. Sonata E Flat Major Op. 18: Improvisation. Andante cantabile (Richard Strauss)
7. Sonata E Flat Major Op. 18: Finale. Andante (Richard Strauss)
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