This sonata is quite typical of the style of Bohuslav Martinu. Extended tonality without dogmatism, preference for short motives overlapping into larger melodies, rythmic and dynamic contrasts. There is a great vitality in this sonata. The three sonatas for cello and piano are also three jewels. The interest of Oistrakh for this sonata is an indirect sign of its quality.

Marvellous!One of Martinu's unquestionable masterpieces suiting Oistrakh like a glove;the dark,demented intensity tailor-made for his powerful playing.As ever the balance is too violin-forward,the sound a bit rough,but less upsetting here than elsewhere.Frida Bauer,often too much of an"accompanist,"here throws herself in deeply;there's a"live" feel,and so it turns out,with well-deserved applause.I wish i could have been there;thank you for posting.

Thank you for uploading this outstanding performance

Superbe !

Klare und spannende Aufführung dieses anspruchsvollen Meisterwerks im idealen Tempo mit seidigem Ton der Violine und feinem Klang des Klaviers. Der unvergleichliche Violinist wird bis heute noch nie übergestiegen. Echt wunderbar!

This is really a fine performance of this masterpiece but in my opinion there is an even better one and not very well known: Yuriko Kuronouma and Alfred Holecek on an old Supraphone recording from 1969, as far as I know never realesed on CD, is more idiomatic and has a sense of urgency largely absent here. Nice to hear Oistrakh play Martinu though.