Bartók - Violin Concerto No. 2; Violin Sonata No. 1 - Yehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Adolph Baller (piano) / Great Violinists / Naxos Audio CD 2009 / 8.111336

UPC 747313333622 

Total Playtime 68:43

Product Details:

• Label: Naxos – 8.111336
• Series: Great Violinists
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Released: May 2009
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Overview

This exceptional compilation from the Great Violinists series features Yehudi Menuhin, one of the most celebrated violinists of the 20th century, performing two major works by Béla Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2 and Violin Sonata No. 1. Under the baton of Wilhelm Furtwängler, the Philharmonia Orchestra brings Bartók’s concerto to life, while Adolph Baller provides sensitive piano accompaniment for the sonata. These recordings showcase Menuhin’s distinctive artistry and expressive depth in both the orchestral and solo contexts. With exceptional audio restoration by Mark Obert-Thorn, the release presents a timeless interpretation of Bartók's modern, Eastern European-infused works.

Track Listing:

Violin Concerto No. 2 (1938) – 37:29

1. Allegro Non Troppo – 15:56
2. Andante Tranquillo – 10:01
3. Allegro Molto – 11:32

Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano (1921) – 31:14

1. Allegro Appassionato – 11:54
2. Adagio – 10:04
3. Allegro – 9:16

Key Credits:

• Composed By: Béla Bartók
• Violin: Yehudi Menuhin
• Piano: Adolph Baller
• Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
• Producer: Mark Obert-Thorn
• Audio Restoration: Mark Obert-Thorn
• Cover: The Tully Potter Collection
• Liner Notes: Colin Anderson