Credits:

Keisuke Okazaki, Kei Itoh

Description:

The Okazaki/Ito duo revealed their penetrating abilities with "Kreutzer & Franck" (FOCD9373). Keisuke Okazaki, whose eloquent phrasing and warm tone are incomparable, and Megumi Ito, who combines intelligence and Romantic emotion. The dialogue between these two exceptional musicians naturally attracts listeners and makes them deeply sympathetic. This second CD continues the Beethoven selection from the previous CD and includes Stravinsky's Sonata No. 2, which is overwhelmingly colorful and dynamic, and Schumann's Violin Sonata No. 2, a masterpiece of Romantic sonata and a late work of Schumann's. Each piece has its own character and is characterized by the style and style of the period. Each piece has its own character, and the charms of the violin and piano are fully conveyed while taking into account the styles of the time period. The two musicians share a common musical language and are both winners of the Munich International Competition. This happy encounter will take you to the realm of maturity. ［Comment courtesy of Fontec.