The critical reception of Schumann's violin sonatas?like that of much of the composer's late output?has vacillated over the course of the intervening centuries.Written for and first performed by some of the leading violinists of the day, all three are now recognized for the masterpieces they undoubtedly are, needing no apology: and we are fortunate indeed to be in a position to enjoy such dedicated performances as these.Tracklist1. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105: I. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck (8:19)2. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105: II. Allegretto (3:51)3. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105: III. Lebhaft (5:09)4. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121: I. Ziemlich langsam – Lebhaft (14:16)5. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121: II. Sehr lebhaft (4:21)6. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121: III. Leise, einfach (6:13)7. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121: IV. Bewegt (9:19)8. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2 (27): I. Ziemlich langsam –[Lebhaft] (7:12)9. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2 (27): II. Intermezzo. Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell (3:19)10. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2 (27): III. Lebhaft (3:15)11. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2 (27): IV. Finale. Markiertes, ziemlich lebhaftes Tempo (6:35)13222990066/104.28.163.183