In an early review of the Tenth Violin Sonata Op. 96, the critic of the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung wrote that 'it might be concluded [from this work] that excellent Beethoven is now contented, sociable and cheerful.' Viktoria Mullova, playing on gut strings, and Alasdair Beatson on a fine fortepiano preface Beethoven's sublime sonata with two other works hallmarked by their tonal warmth, melodic charm and expressive geniality.

Programme:

Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Op. 12 No. 1
Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Op. 24 'Spring'
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Op. 96

Performers:

Viktoria Mullova violin
Alasdair Beatson fortepiano