Beethoven: Cello Sonatas Nos. 3 & 5

Jacqueline du Pré and Stephen Kovacevich (then known as Stephen Bishop) formed a short but acclaimed chamber duet in the early 1960s, while the pianist had moved to London where he met his partner, to study with Myra Hess. Their successful tour in Britain led to the studio recording of this superb album of two Beethoven sonatas. An excellent addition to the complete set of sonatas and variations recorded live with Daniel Barenboim a few years later (released on June 3rd)!

01. Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 I. Allegro, ma non troppo
02. Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 II. Scherzo. Allegro molto
03. Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 III. (a) Adagio cantabile
04. Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 III. (b) Allegro vivace
05. Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2 I. Allegro con brio
06. Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2 II. Adagio con molto sentimento d’affetto
07. Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2 III. Allegro – Allegro fugato