Ludwig van Beethoven:
Three Duos for Violin and Cello
Cello Sonata in F Major
Variations from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'

Beautiful music by Beethoven, featuring renowned violinist Ruggiero Ricci. Also featuring: Mihaly Virizlay - cello; Bonnie Hampton - cello; and Nathan Schwartz - piano.

"A partnership of real equality... Ricci and Virizlay play like very warm-hearted angels...the blend is impressive."- Washington Sunday Star

"Diverting and charming...these arrangements are suave and effective. The performances exhibit plenty of spirit." - Los Angeles Times

Catalog: MAR 3102

Track Listing

Three Duos for Violin and Cello Duo No. 1 in C Major 1. Allegro comodo 2. Larghetto sostenuto - Rondo (Allegro vivace) Duo No. 2 in F Major 3. Allegro affettuoso 4. Aria: Larghetto - Rondo (Allegretto moderato) Duo No. 3 in B Flat Major 5. Allegro sostenuto 6. Aria con variazioni (Andantino con moto) Cello Sonata in F Major, Op. 17* 7. Allegro moderato 8. Poco Adagio, quasi Andante 9. Rondo : Allegro moderato 10-12 Seven Variations in E Flat Major (1801-2) on a theme from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' (Listen) Total Playing Time: 59:37

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