Jonas Båtstrand & Helge Kjekshus - Irgens-Jensen · Halvorsen · Sinding (2017)

The violinist Jonas Båtstrand and the pianist Helge Kjekshus presents lesser known works for violin by Johan Halvorsen, Christian Sinding and Ludvig Irgens-Jensen from the golden age of Norwegian musical life.

Grieg's three violin sonatas made their way to the repertoire, but there is also a considerable amount of other good music for violin that should be brought to light and have a fresh start, such as the three pieces on this recording.

Halvorsen's challenging and virtuoso "Capriccio", Sinding's Bach-inspired "Suite for Violin Solo", and Irgens-Jensen's long forgotten "Violin Sonata", are given excellent readings by Båtstrand and Kjekshus.

Båtstrand has played for masters such as Ruggiero Ricci and Yehudi Menuhin, and won several awards throughout his career. Kjekshus is in the front row among Norwegian soloists, playing with leading orchestras and performing worldwide.

TRACKLIST
01. Violin Sonata in B flat major;I Allegretto
02. Violin Sonata in B flat major;II Andante serioso
03. Violin Sonata in B flat major;III Allegretto amabile
04. Violin Sonata in B flat major;IV Vivace
05. Capriccio. Allegro de Concert, Op. 9
06. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;I Introduction-Allegro risoluto
07. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;II Sarabande-Adagio
08. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;III Bourrée-Moderato
09. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;IV Chaconne-Andante-Piu Mosso-Non troppo allegro-Con brio-Moderato-Meno mosso-Andante
10. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;V Gavotte
11. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;VI Minuetto I
12. Suite für Violine Solo, Op. 123;VII Minuetto II