Antheil
Violin Sonatas Nos 1-4
Tianwa Yang (violin), Nicholas Rimmer (piano)
Naxos 8.559937
Often associated with wackier tendencies, Antheil plays a more orthodox game in his four violin sonatas. The angularity of, say, Bartók is here, but there’s also lyricism, folksiness and even a hint of jazz. Tianwa Yang and Nicholas Rimmer are expert guides to these fascinating works. (JP)
Beethoven
The Creatures of Prometheus (Beethoven for Kids)
Freiburger Barockorchester
DHM G010005048797X
The Freiburger Barockorchester delivers a deliciously transparent, dramatic rendition of Beethoven’s only ballet, punctuated by spirited narration. A sense of fun and mischief pervades the whole enterprise, as it should. A fruitful classical gateway for younger audiences. (SW)
Dirk Brossé
Seven Nocturnes
Daniel Blumenthal
