Cesar Franck Violin & Piano Sonata

[dimitrimus]

Hi guys,
I am working on it.
I must say that I love it even if some parts are still a little bit difficult for me...
Did you have a chance to play it?
Thanks.

[richard black]

I've played it a couple of times at least. If you can't find a violinist, by the way, Cortot did a solo piano transcription of it.

[argerichfan]

I've played it a couple of times at least. If you can't find a violinist, by the way, Cortot did a solo piano transcription of it.

Yes, I've seen that.  And of course flutists and cellists claim the sonata for their own also.  Argerich has recorded it with Galway and Maisky.  I still prefer the original though... 

Ultimately it's not as frustrating as hearing the Faure 1st violin sonata played on flute... terribly tedious. 

[mikey6]

Ultimately it's not as frustrating as hearing the Faure 1st violin sonata played on flute... terribly tedious. 

I've played it with a violist!  Some of it workes, but the parts kept getting crossed and you lose clarity - I guess that's why he wrote it for violin!