Natalia Pegarkova-Barenboim - Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne Worte (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Ferdinand - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Violinist Michael Barenboim makes his second appearance on Linn, this time with pianist and partner Natalia Pegarkova-Barenboim. Together they have recorded some of Mendelssohn's beloved Songs without Words. Beginning their life as a musical game between Mendelssohn and his older sister Fanny Hensel, these songs were arranged into piano pieces to pass the time during their childhood. The album showcases a selection arranged for violin by violinist and composer Ferdinand David. Hardly known today, David was to become a close friend of Felix and the dedicatee of his famous Violin Concerto Op. 64. These arrangements always remain true to Mendelssohn's musical aesthetic, and their intimate character calls for a closely shared musicianship, undoubtedly a distinctive quality which the duo has aplenty. Album Tracks 1. Lieder ohne Worte, Erstes Heft Op. 19 Andante con moto 2. Lieder ohne Worte, Erstes Heft Op. 19 Molto allegro e vivace 3. Lieder ohne Worte, Erstes Heft Op. 19 Moderato 4. Lieder ohne Worte, Erstes Heft Op. 19 Venetianisches Gondellied Andante con moto 5. Lieder ohne Worte, Zweites Heft Op. 30 Andante espressivo 6. Lieder ohne Worte, Zweites Heft Op. 30 Allegro di molto 7. Lieder ohne Worte, Zweites Heft Op. 30 Adagio ma non troppo 8. Lieder ohne Worte, Zweites Heft Op. 30 Agitato e con fuoco 9. Lieder ohne Worte, Zweites Heft Op. 30 Venetianisches Gondellied Allegretto tranquillo 10. Lieder ohne Worte, Drittes Heft Op. 38 Con moto 11. Lieder ohne Worte, Drittes Heft Op. 38 Allegro non troppo 12. Lieder ohne Worte, Drittes Heft Op. 38 Presto e molto vivace 13. Lieder ohne Worte, Drittes Heft Op. 38 Agitato 14. Lieder ohne Worte, Drittes Heft Op. 38 Duetto Andante con moto 15. Lieder ohne Worte, Viertes Heft Op. 53~Andante con moto 16. Lieder ohne Worte, Viertes Heft Op. 53~Allegro non troppo 17. Lieder ohne Worte, Vierte