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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827)
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring"
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"
TWO VERSIONS ON AUTHENTIC AND MODERN INSTRUMENTS

Gerrit Zitterbart, piano

Matthias Metzger, violin
"The idea is to demonstrate the difference in sound with the two pairs of instruments using the same interpretational approach. We don't actually play differently, but the instruments make different music out of it." Gerrit Zitterbart sums up an unusual contribution to the discussion of authentic performance practice – Matthias Metzger and he take the logical approach and dare to experiment with direct comparison.
The works recorded in two versions on this CD include Beethoven's celebrated Kreutzer Sonata and the scarcely less popular Spring Sonata, along with its rarely played sister work, the A minor Sonata, Op. 23. The instruments are, first of all, a fortepiano from the year 1795 and a 1761 violin with gut strings, and secondly, a modern grand piano and a violin with wire strings. The result – fascinating music in a double listening experience of a unique kind.