Magnificent performance by the excellent players of Berlin wins the highest praise G. ROSSINI: 3 SONATAS FOR STRINGS VOL.2 DEUTCHE STREICHER-SOLISTEN BERLIN HQMA-00004( Camerata ) Classical

The second album of Rossini's 'Sonatas for Strings' contains the remaining 3 compositions of his 6 Sonatas (not included in HQMA-00003). These tantalizing works show characteristics of Rossini with full of rich melodies, and their ubiquitous originality surpasses expectations for so young a composer.

Berlin String Orchestra started performing in 1973. Its selected players consist mainly of Berlin Philharmonic members, together with master string musicians from Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Deutsche Oper Berlin. The orchestra, having met the best repertoires to show their characteristics most satisfactorily, entices you to a sophisticated and precise performance of the highest degree of perfection while maintaining free and beautiful sound.

Gioacchino Rossini:
Sonata for Strings No.4 in B-Flat Major
[1] I.Allegro (vivace)
[2] II.Andantino
[3] III.Allegretto

Sonata for Strings No.5 in E-Flat Major
[4] I.Allegro (vivace)
[5] II.Andantino
[6] III.Allegretto

Sonata for Strings No.2 in A Major
[7] I.Allegro
[8] II.Andantino
[9] III.Allegro

DEUTCHE STREICHERSOLISTEN, BERLIN
1st Violin: Ernö Sebestyen, Helmut Mebert & Toru Yasunaga
2nd Violin:Armin Brunner, Kiichiro Mamine & Peter Brem
Violoncello: Jörg Baumann
Double Bass: Klaus Stoll

Recorded: December 18-21, 1978
Teldec Studio, Berlin