Description

Beethoven - Violin Concerto, Triple Concerto; Brahms - Violin Concerto, Double Concerto - Isaac Stern, Leonard Rose, Eugene Istomin, New York Philharmonic, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Philadelphia Orchestra / Sony Classical 2x Audio CD 1995 / SM2K 66941

UPC 5099706694120

Product Details

Label: Sony Classical – SM2K 66941
Series: Isaac Stern A Life In Music – Vol. 4, Artist Laureate
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 1995
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic

Product Features

This Sony Classical compilation features masterpieces by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, showcasing performances by legendary violinist Isaac Stern, cellist Leonard Rose, pianist Eugene Istomin, and conductors Daniel Barenboim, Eugene Ormandy, and Zubin Mehta. The album includes Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Triple Concerto alongside Brahms's Violin Concerto and Double Concerto, performed by the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra.

Overview

Beethoven & Brahms: Violin Concertos, Triple Concerto is part of the Isaac Stern A Life In Music series and highlights four major works of the Romantic repertoire. The album features stirring interpretations of Beethoven's and Brahms's violin and concerto works, performed by a star-studded ensemble of musicians and conductors. This compilation represents a rich collection of orchestral and chamber music, blending technical mastery with expressive artistry.

Track Listing:

Disc 1:

Ludwig van Beethoven - Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op. 61 (42:39)
- I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo (24:13)
- II. Larghetto (9:12)
- III. Rondo. Allegro (9:14)
- Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
- Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
Johannes Brahms - Concerto For Violin, Cello And Orchestra In A Minor, Op. 102 (34:03)
- I. Allegro (17:00)
- II. Andante (8:13)
- III. Vivace Non Troppo (8:50)
- Cello: Leonard Rose
- Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
- Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra

Disc 2:

Johannes Brahms - Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op. 77 (30:56)
- I. Allegro Non Troppo (22:48)
- II. Adagio (9:23)
- III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace (7:45)
- Conductor: Zubin Mehta
- Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
Ludwig van Beethoven - Concerto For Violin, Cello, Piano And Orchestra In C Major, Op. 56 (36:04)
- I. Allegro (18:25)
- II. Largo (4:38)
- III. Rondo Alla Polacca (13:01)
- Cello: Leonard Rose
- Piano: Eugene Istomin
- Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
- Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra

Interesting Facts

Isaac Stern is renowned for his virtuosic interpretations and his collaborations with many of the 20th century's greatest musicians.
Leonard Rose and Eugene Istomin are prominent figures in the classical music world, contributing to the Triple Concerto with their exceptional performances.
The album is part of the Isaac Stern A Life In Music series, celebrating the legacy of one of classical music's most esteemed violinists.