Violinsonaten G-moll »Mit Dem Teufelstriller« / G-moll »Didone Abbandonata« / Nr. I G-dur

This recording features David Oistrakh, one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated violinists, performing works by Giuseppe Tartini and Johannes Brahms. The centerpiece, Tartini’s Sonata in G minor, famously known as the 'Devil's Trill,' is paired here with Tartini's 'Didone Abbandonata' and Brahms's Sonata No. 1 in G major. These performances capture Oistrakh’s characteristic technical precision and warm, lyrical tone, which solidified his reputation as a master of the classical repertoire during the mid-century period.

The release was issued by Melodia-Eurodisc, a collaboration that served to distribute high-quality Soviet-era recordings of Oistrakh to Western European audiences. The production highlights the collaborative synergy between Oistrakh and his long-time accompanist, Frida Bauer. Upon its release, the album was well-received by critics and enthusiasts of the violin, lauded for its clean technical execution and the expressive depth Oistrakh brought to the challenging virtuosic passages of the Tartini sonatas.