Podger-Rogers - Mozart-Haydn - Duo Sonatas - Channel Classics CCS SA 32411 (2011)
SACD rip via PS3 to iso (3.69GB) | FLAC 24bit/88.2kHZ | 2ch DR13 (+4.96dB gain) 1.24GB | MCH (+6.00dB gain)  3.08GB | PDF | Classical

DSD Recording :)
---------------------------------------------------------------------

Rachel Podger is one of the most creative talents to emerge in the field of period performance. Over the last two decades she has established herself as a leading interpreter of the music of the Baroque and Classical periods...

HRAudio review:
http://www.hraudio.net/showmusic.php?title=7526#reviews

Introduction: 
The Duos for Violin and Viola by Mozart have long been favourite pieces of ours – pieces we’d take out and play when there wasn’t a keyboard player or cellist to hand, or busk as teenagers to earn extra pocket money. Back then, the audience’s response clearly indicated how appealing these pieces were as our takings always doubled when we played them!
These works never cease to amaze – Mozart uses the two instruments so effectively and with such exquisite craftsmanship that he never leaves one wondering where the rest of the string quartet might have gone….They are also hugely engaging to play and so endlessly
rich and interesting that the appeal to the listener is guaranteed. Mozart’s reference to other genres is always fascinating. In this case the writing is dramatic, operatic even (the violin taking the role as soprano diva (!) and the viola as the heroic tenor?!). One could perhaps go as far to say that these duos are distillations of the art of chamber music as in the Haydn quartets, but more naturally recreational and less self-conscious.
For a violist they are about as exposed as you can be; hitherto very few sonatas or concerti had been written for solo viola – and the accompaniment would seldom have been as scant as a single violin. The conversational and imitative nature of the writing allows for freedom and
characterization, and it was refreshing and rewarding to be as spontaneous as possible in the recording sessions. It was also a diverting and enjoyable experience to record two of the Michael Haydn duos, previously unknown to us both. The character of these pieces is often reminiscent
of Austrian folkmusic and it really seems as if you can hear the yodelling vernacular bouncing off the mountains in timely echoes. The challenges in these works are quite different to those of his friend Wolfgang – the demands placed on the violinist are obvious as the writing is busy,
yet in need of a casual fluidity, whereas the violist has the task of being constantly inventive with material which is largely accompanimental (melody and bass, in effect). Who knows?
Maybe Wolfgang and Michael tried these out during Mozart’s visit to Salzburg when he helped his friend complete a set of six Sonatas in 1783.
~ Rachel & Jane

Duos for Violin and Viola

     Tracks:

01-Mozart Duo in G KV 423 - Allegro
02-Mozart Duo in G KV 423 - Adagio
03-Mozart Duo in G KV 423 - Rondeau

04-Haydn Duo in C Allegro
05-Haydn Duo in C Adagio
06-Haydn Duo in C Rondo con spirito

07-Mozart Duo in Bb Kv 424 - Adagio
08-Mozart Duo in Bb Kv 424 - Allegro
09-Mozart Duo in Bb Kv 424 - Andante cantabile
10-Mozart Duo in Bb Kv 424 - Andante grazioso

11-Haydn Duo in D - Allegro
12-Haydn Duo in D - Adagio
13-Haydn Duo in D - Allegro non troppo

14-Mozart Menuetto KV 487 - Allegro

     Time: 72:37

     Musicians:

Podger, Rachel - violin
Rogers, Jane - viola

     Recorded: 

All Saints Church, East Finchley, London, England (May 2011)
Producer: Jonathan Attwood
Recording Engineer / Mastering: Daan van Aalst / Jared Sacks

Microphones: Bruel & Kjaer 4006, Schoeps
Digital Converters: DSD Super Audio/Grimm design AD/DA
Speakers: Audiolab, Holland
Software: Pyramix Editing, Merging Technologies
Mixing Board: Rens Heijnis, custom design
Mastering Room: B+W 803d series speakers, Classe 5200 Amplifier
Cables: Van den Hul

The recording, is skilfully balanced allowing the rich sound of Rachel's Pesarinius 1739 violin & Jane's more recent Jan Pawlikowski (Guarnerius model) to blend seamlessly. The image of the 2 performers is placed fairly centrally – no exaggerated left right division – yet the individual instrumental lines can be easily followed. 

http://www.filefactory.com/folder/39680addcbe365ee

=========================================

Checksum for iso:
440b6b5fc9c13b812df4f5e281260d13 *Podger - Rogers - Duo Sonatas.iso