Johannes Brahms | 3 Violin Sonatas | Authentic Instruments

The Strad presents: an exclusive premiere of the complete Violin Sonatas of Johannes Brahms, including a full documentary about unique and remarkable instruments used. Daniel Kurganov, violin Constantine Finehouse, piano Sonata No 1 in G Major, Op. 78 “Regenlied“ (1878-1879) 1 Vivace ma non troppo 2 Adagio 3 Allegro molto moderato Sonata No 2 in A major, Op. 100 “Thun“ (1886) 1 Allegro amabile 2 Andante tranquillo 3 Allegretto grazioso / quasi andante Sonata No. 3 in d minor, Op. 108 (1886-1888) 1 Allegro 2 Adagio 3 Un poco presto e con sentimento 4 Presto agitato Recorded in 2020 Instruments used: 1706 Joseph Guarneri filius Andrea violin 1868 J.B. Streicher & Sohn “the Brahms Piano“ 1886 Chickering & Son Concert Grand 9’2 What began as a commitment to discover Brahms’s sound-world ended up as an exercise in developing personal freedom, and discovering collaboration on truly eq