Violin Sonatas Natalia van der Mersch & Natalia Kovalzon

• Edvard Grieg (1843 - 1907): Allegro con brio:
• 1 Grieg: Allegro con brio 09:23
• Allegretto quasi andantino:
• 2 Grieg: Allegretto quasi andantino 04:39
• Allegro molto vivace:
• 3 Grieg: Allegro molto vivace 09:31
• Lento doloroso – Allegro vivace:
• 4 Grieg: Lento doloroso – Allegro vivace 09:26
• Allegretto tranquillo:
• 5 Grieg: Allegretto tranquillo 05:46
• Allegro animato:
• 6 Grieg: Allegro animato 05:26
• Allegro molto ed appassionato:
• 7 Grieg: Allegro molto ed appassionato 09:54
• Allegretto espessivo alla Romanza:
• 8 Grieg: Allegretto espessivo alla Romanza 06:15
• Allegro animato:
• 9 Grieg: Allegro animato 07:54
• Total Runtime 01:08:14

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Violinist Natalia van der Mersch and pianist Natalia Kovalzon present Edvard Grieg's three sonatas for violin and piano. Their brilliant, dynamic playing, which remains true to the interpretative tradition, allows us to rediscover the unique characteristics and strengths of these sonatas, which differ greatly from one another in their language and expressiveness.

"During his lifetime, Edward Grieg was recognized and appreciated by all schools of composition and movements in France and Germany. He considered his violin sonatas to be his most important works, though the public preferred other pieces and even the most famous performers largely ignored these works. This release is all the more gratifying as it brings together melodious interpretations of the three sonatas, in which the power of the musical flow and magnificent interpretive breath do not detract from the works’ charm and refinement. It’s also important to note the shared spirit with which Van der Mersch and Kovalzon make music. They are a duo that has grown together, forming the basis for a truly collaborative, dialogue-rich approach to music." pizzicato.lu)

Natalia van der Mersch, violin
Natalia Kovalzon, piano

The Duo Natalia
featuring violinist Natalia van der Mersch and pianist Natalia Kovalzon – has achieved a harmony far beyond their identical first names since its foundation in 2011. Her debut CD La Folia with works by Corelli, Bach, Schubert, Dvořák and Bartók, among others, was released in 2018. Natalia van der Mersch completed her studies with such renowned teachers as Zakhar Bron and at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels with Igor Oistrakh. She has performed with orchestras such as the Cologne Chamber Orchestra, the Hamburg Philharmonic, the Essen Philharmonic and the Orchestre de Chambre National de Toulouse and has appeared at numerous music festivals, including the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the Rheingau Festival and the Gstaad Music Festival. The Kyrgyz pianist Natalia Kovalzon completed her studies at the national conservatory of her home country. She has made guest appearances with such orchestras as the Omsk Philharmonic Orchestra, the Riga Chamber Orchestra, and performs regularly with the Luxembourg Chamber Orchestra. Fascinated by pedagogical work, she is the artistic director of Artistes en herbe, a Luxembourg association dedicated to mentoring and supporting exceptionally talented young instrumentalists.

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