Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonatas Nos. 7 & 10 (Miranda Liu; László Borbély)

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

• Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2
• Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96

László Borbély, piano

Miranda Liu, violin

Date: 2026

Label: Hunnia Records

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Ludwig van Beethoven’s ten "piano-violin sonatas" showcase his relentless genius, pushing musical expression to the boundaries of human capability while maintaining profound clarity and purity. Among these, Sonatas No. 7 and No. 10 demand exceptional preparation from performers due to their emotional breadth—spanning delicate fragility, existential doubt, and monumental heroic power. Equal in stature to his symphonies, these sonatas treat the piano and violin as balanced, collaborative partners. Overcoming the distinct technical characteristics of each instrument to achieve this unity presents a compelling challenge, making the continuous exploration of these masterworks a deeply personal and transformative artistic journey.

Violinist Miranda Liu is a acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, and educator recognized for her brilliance, intensity, and global reach. Having studied in Salzburg, Budapest, and London, she earned her DLA in Violin Performance in 2024 and currently speaks seven languages. Liu was appointed Hungary’s youngest concertmaster at age 19 with the Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra, a role she held for a decade, and was granted Hungarian citizenship in 2022. Having performed over a thousand concerts across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., she also serves as the Primarius of the V4 String Quartet and founder of the prestigious MiraTone Festival and Academy.

László Borbély (born 1984) is a Hungarian pianist and educator, recipient of the Junior Prima and Artisjus Awards. A graduate and Doctor of Liberal Arts from the Liszt Academy Budapest, he has earned top prizes at international competitions, including second place at the Franz Liszt Piano Competitions in Budapest and Los Angeles. Renowned for his refined technique and intellectual depth, Borbély performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and MÜPA Budapest. His repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary music, with close ties to composers like György Kurtág and Olivier Messiaen. He has released over ten acclaimed solo albums and teaches as an associate professor at the Liszt Academy.

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