Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan - Brahms: Sonata for Cello & Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op 38

Sonata for Cello & Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 / Sonate für Klavier und Violoncello (1862) by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Alisa Weilerstein (cello) Inon Barnatan (piano) November 24, 2024 Brahms composed the first two movements during the summer of 1862, as well as an Adagio which was later deleted. The final movement was composed in 1865. The sonata is entitled "Sonate für Klavier und Violoncello" (for piano and cello) and the piano "should be a partner - often a leading, often a watchful and considerate partner - but it should under no circumstances assume a purely accompanying role". It is "a homage to J. S. Bach" and the principal theme of the first movement and of the fugue are based on Contrapunctus 4 and 13 of Kunst der Fuge (The Art of Fugue).