This is pretty neat:
Beethoven’s own violin has been used in a recording for the first time, according to the Beethoven Foundation. It was played by German violinist Daniel Sepec on a CD of the composer’s violin and piano sonatas.
I want this CD, but can’t find it anywhere online. I wish I at least knew the title of it or something. [Via WCPE]
The CD is called BEETHOVEN. Sonatas for piano and violin Op.23 & Op.30 no.2. The artists are Andreas Staier, pf and Daniel Sepec, vl. The barcode for the CD is 794881802821.
Thanks, Sharee, for that tip. I found this article about the CD at the Guardian. They point to an amazon.co.uk product page for it, but I can’t find it on amazon.com, or anywhere else I’ve looked. If anyone knows where I can get one of these in the US, let me know.
http://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Sonaten-f%C3%BCr-Klavier-Violine/dp/B000G7EYK4
There’s a link to the CD on Amazon.com for the US.
Yep, that’s it Steven. I got it for Christmas, and it’s quite good. Thanks for sharing the link.