Piano: Sonata in E Flat Minor
Abstract
ascribe him to an early harmonic school which was experimenting with instrumental music as an independent concept. The artistry and surprising charm of the playing of the Aguilar Quartet has been hailed by many American critics during the past two seasons. The present record is a good example of their art and of the capabilities of their interesting old instruments. Violin from “ The Ruins of Athens,” Beethoven, arranged by Leopold Auer. Played by Mishel Piastro, with Jascha Veissi at the piano. [Brunswick, 15220.] The Handel Larghetto is comparatively seldom played, and this admirable recording of it may serve to make it better known. In the same general spirit as the composer' s familiar Largo (Xerxes), it is a graceful piece to play and a calming and satisfying one to listen to. The Auer arrangement of the Turkish March gives the player a ceaseless succession of double-stopping; Mr. Piastro plays the piece with accuracy which falters only slightly at one or two spots. His playing of the harmonics is also commendably done. But one is forced to wonder why Mr. Auer wrote this transcription at all, or why violinists should play it except as stunty displays of skill;