Bidoli Alessio - Canino Bruno - Johannes Brahms - The Violin Sonatas - (CD)

Johannes Brahms – The Violin Sonatas – Alessio Bidoli · Bruno Canino (CD)

Violinist Alessio Bidoli and pianist Bruno Canino deliver a poised, modern account of Brahms’s complete violin sonatas. A recent Warner Classics recording captures a true chamber balance, with refined articulation and warmth. A strong choice if you want a contemporary reference for this Romantic cornerstone.

Key Features

• Composer: Johannes Brahms
• Artists: Alessio Bidoli (violin), Bruno Canino (piano)
• Repertoire: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1–3 (Op. 78, 100, 108)
• Format: CD
• Label: Warner Classics
• EAN: 5021732868572

Tracklist

• Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 “Rain” – I. Vivace ma non troppo · II. Adagio · III. Allegro molto moderato
• Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100 – I. Allegro amabile · II. Andante tranquillo – Vivace – Andante – Vivace di più – Andante · III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)
• Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 – I. Allegro · II. Adagio · III. Un poco presto e con sentimento · IV. Presto agitato

Why You'll Love It

The duo’s long-standing partnership brings lyrical flow and structural clarity to Brahms’s writing. Natural, chamber-like sonics let both instruments breathe, highlighting counterpoint and color. A balanced, elegant reading that works for first-time listeners and seasoned collectors alike.

Trivia

• Brahms composed the three sonatas during productive summer retreats, which infuse the music with lyricism and introspection.
• Bidoli and Canino have recorded widely together; their Brahms cycle adds a Romantic pillar to their discography.
• Recorded in 2025 for Warner Classics with a focus on faithful, unforced instrumental tone.