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Senofsky and Graffman in Concert
Senofsky, Graffman
Brahms Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100, and Sonatensatz; Prokofiev Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80. Berl Senofsky, violin; Gary Graffman, piano. (Bridge 9118)
In 1955, Berl Senofsky—who died this June at the age of 77—became the first (and only) American violinist to win the elite Queen Elisabeth of Belgium Competition. He had enrolled in Juilliard at age 12, studying with Ivan Galamian from 1937-1948 (interrupted by five years of military service). Senofsky won the Naumburg Competition in 1946, debuting at Town Hall that same year and at Carnegie Hall in 1948. From 1965 on, he taught at Peabody for more than 30 years. In the 1960s, Senofsky made a superb series of concerto, sonata, and piano trio recordings for RCA, none of which has been reissued on CD. Three recent releases from other sources now allow listeners to appreciate Senofsky’s significant stature.
The new Bridge CD was recorded live at the Library of Congress in 1975, four years before Senofsky’s pianistic partner, Gary Graffman, suffered a disabling injury to his right hand. Graffman, who was awarded an honorary degree by Juilliard in 1993, is currently president of the Curtis Institute. Senofsky’s warm tone and impassioned interpretations are exceptional; Graffman collaborates with flawless unanimity.
A pair of splendid Senofsky CDs on the Cembal D’amour label should also not be missed. Volume 1 contains Vivaldi and Schubert sonatas and 16 encore pieces (CD 106). Volume 2 consists of sonatas by Fauré, Debussy, and Prokofiev (No. 2), and a Stravinsky suite, recorded live 1949-1958 in New York and Brussels (CD 110).
Imprint: Bridge
Cover: BCD 9118
ISBN/ID: 090404911828
onhand: 1 Price: $
16.99
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