Grieg - The Three Violin Sonatas

BBC Music Magazine: Top Selection.

This album features Edvard Grieg’s three sonatas for violin and piano, performed by Dong-Suk Kang and Roland Pöntinen. These works showcase different stages of Grieg’s development, from the German Romantic influences in Sonata No. 1 to the Norwegian national elements in Sonata No. 2, and the fusion of universal and personal styles in Sonata No. 3. The performances highlight the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of Grieg’s music, making this a significant contribution to the violin-piano repertoire.