Mozart Sonatas for Piano and Violin – Hilary Hahn & Natalie Zhu
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Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu perform four Mozart sonatas for piano and violin in this classical chamber music recording. The ten-movement program includes K. 376, K. 301, K. 304, and K. 526. First released in 2005, it features a musical partnership that began in 1993 and grew from shared studies at the Curtis Institute of Music.
Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu perform four Mozart sonatas for piano and violin on this classical chamber music recording. It is for listeners seeking Mozart’s writing for this instrumental pairing. The program contains ten movements and was first released in 2005.
The four works span F major, G major, E minor, and A major. Their catalog numbers are K. 376 (374d), K. 301 (293a), K. 304 (300c), and K. 526. Together, they give listeners a clearly identified program, with every movement listed below in playing order.
Hahn and Zhu began their musical partnership in 1993. Both studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Their shared history gives this recording a context beyond its selection of Mozart sonatas.
Benefits
- Four complete sonatas – the program brings together Mozart works in four distinct keys, from F major through A major.
- Ten identified movements – the sequence begins with Allegro and concludes with the Presto of K. 526.
- Clear catalog references – each sonata is identified by its K. number, including alternate numbers where provided.
- Established partnership – Hahn and Zhu had performed together for years before this recording’s first release in 2005.
- Shared musical training – both performers studied at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music.
- Festival origins – Gary Graffman initiated their joint Mozart performance at a chamber music festival in France.
- International concert history – the duo later toured worldwide, with Carnegie Hall among their performance venues.
Who Is This Recording For?
This recording is for listeners interested in Mozart’s sonatas for piano and violin. Its four-work program offers a direct way to hear Hahn and Zhu together in this repertoire. The catalog references also help listeners locate a particular sonata without relying on its key alone.
It suits anyone following either performer’s chamber music work. Hahn and Zhu’s association began at Curtis, where director Gary Graffman brought them together for Mozart. Their first joint performance of these sonatas took place at a chamber music festival in France.
The recording also serves listeners comparing movement sequences across Mozart sonatas. K. 376 and K. 526 each have three listed movements. K. 301 and K. 304 each have two, bringing this program’s total to ten.
Technical Specifications
| Recording type | Classical music recording; chamber music |
|---|---|
| Composer | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
| Performers | Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu |
| Instrumentation | Piano and violin |
| Program | Four sonatas |
| Total movements | 10 |
| First release | 2005 |
| Sonata in F major | K. 376 (374d): 1. Allegro; 2. Andante; 3. Rondeau |
| Sonata in G major | K. 301 (293a): 4. Allegro con spirito; 5. Allegro |
| Sonata in E minor | K. 304 (300c): 6. Allegro; 7. Tempo di Menuetto |
| Sonata in A major | K. 526: 8. Molto Allegro; 9. Andante; 10. Presto |
Why Choose This Recording?
The movement list makes the program easy to examine before listening. K. 376 opens with Allegro, moves to Andante, and ends with Rondeau. K. 301 follows with two movements, both bearing Allegro in their titles.
The second half changes the outline of the program. K. 304 pairs Allegro with Tempo di Menuetto. K. 526 then closes the recording with Molto Allegro, Andante, and Presto.
Hahn and Zhu’s performing history also distinguishes this release. Their Mozart collaboration started at Graffman’s initiative in France. They subsequently performed together around the world, including at Carnegie Hall. A separately sold L’Art du Son CD/DVD care product is recommended for sound improvement.
FAQ
Which Mozart sonatas are included?
- The recording includes K. 376, K. 301, K. 304, and K. 526, performed by Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu.
How many movements are on the recording?
- The four sonatas contain ten movements in total. Their listed sequence runs from Allegro to Presto.
When was the recording first released?
- Hahn and Zhu’s Mozart sonata recording was first released in 2005.
When did Hahn and Zhu begin performing together?
- Their musical partnership began in 1993, before the recording’s first release.
Where did they first perform Mozart sonatas together?
- They played the sonatas together at a chamber music festival in France, following an initiative by Gary Graffman.
Is this recording for listeners seeking piano and violin chamber music?
- Yes. Its entire program consists of Mozart sonatas written for piano and violin.
Is this recording for listeners looking for Mozart’s K. 304?
- Yes. K. 304 (300c) appears as the E minor sonata, with Allegro and Tempo di Menuetto.
Did Hahn and Zhu perform together beyond the French festival?
- Yes. Their subsequent joint tours reached venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall.
This 2005 release documents Hahn and Zhu’s work together in four Mozart sonatas. Its catalog numbers and complete movement list provide a precise guide to the program.
