{"product_id":"vinyl-brahms-violin-sonatas","title":"Brahms Violin Sonatas - Double LP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003eOn this debut release from Seattle Chamber Music Society’s new label, SCMS Records, Artistic Director\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003eJames Ehnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand longtime collaborator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003eAndrew Armstrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebring fresh perspective to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003eJohannes Brahms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e’ complete works for violin and piano. Recorded at Koerner Hall in Toronto, the album spans more than three decades of Brahms’ creative life—from the youthful fire of the early Scherzo in C minor to the emotional depth and maturity of the three violin sonatas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003eThough Brahms famously questioned his own affinity for the violin, these works reveal a composer of extraordinary sensitivity to the instrument’s voice. The First Sonata unfolds with lyrical nostalgia, shaped by echoes of his own songs; the Second radiates warmth and ease, filled with gracious melodies and an intimate dialogue between partners; and the Third surges with restless intensity, pushing both instruments to symphonic heights of expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003eTogether, these performances capture the full expressive range of Brahms’ writing for violin and piano—music that is by turns reflective, tender, and passionately driven—brought to life by two artists whose musical partnership balances virtuosity with deep musical insight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102170919 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrahms Violin Sonatas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Opus 78 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI. Vivace ma non troppo \u003cbr\u003eII. Adagio - Più andante - Adagio \u003cbr\u003eIII. Allegro molto moderato - Più moderato \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Opus 100 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI. Allegro amabile \u003cbr\u003eII. Andante tranquillo - Vivace \u003cbr\u003eIII. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Opus 108 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI. Allegro \u003cbr\u003eII. Adagio \u003cbr\u003eIII. Un poco presto e con sentimento \u003cbr\u003eIV. Presto agitato \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScherzo in C Minor, WoO 2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Ehnes, violin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Armstrong, piano \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Koerner Hall, Toronto. July 28-31, 2024 \u003cbr\u003eProduced by Simon Kiln \u003cbr\u003eRecorded by Arne Akselberg with assistance from Brandon Wells \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003eOther details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW144050130 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ephoto by Benjamin Ealovega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003eSCMS would like to thank Barbara and Corrado DalMaso for their generous support of this recording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW144050130 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e2026 Seattle Chamber Music Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewww.seattlechambermusic.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW144050130 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003eCatalog number SCMS 001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144050130 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SCMS Record Label","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52563175276824,"sku":"SCMS-001-2LP","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4103\/0168\/files\/SCMS_BRAHMS_001LP_Cover.jpg?v=1787592856","url":"https:\/\/seattlechambermusic-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/vinyl-brahms-violin-sonatas","provider":"Seattle Chamber Music Society Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}