Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Three Sonatas for Violin & Fortepiano, Op. 1b
Olde Focus, 2023
8/10
Listen to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Three Sonatas for Violin & Fortepiano, Op. 1b
A collaboration between Andrew McIntosh’s violin and Steven Vanhauwaert’s fortepianist, these 3 in depth pieces interpret Joseph Bologne’s historically significant work with much care.
“Sonata No. 1 In Bb Major” opens the listen with the strings and keys dancing around each other with much melody and grace, as the duo shift in tempo and Vanhauwaert delivers a charming solo.
The middle belongs to “Sonata No. 2 In A Major”, and it radiates a fluid tempo amid the double stops, harmonic bouts and straightforward melodies, while “Sonata No. 3 In G Minor” exits with focus on a minor key, and uses triple meter and meticulous progressions that are awe inspiring.
McIntosh is a Grammy nominated artist, and Vanhauwaert holds an impressive resume, too. Together, they make for an expressive and elegant body of work that will appeal to fans of classical and baroque sounds.
Travels well with: Eric Moe- Strenuous Pleasures; Eric Nathan- Some Flavored Nook