Description
Brahms, Mendelssohn - Violin Concertos = Violinkonzerte - Henryk Szeryng, Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam, Bernard Haitink / Philips Audio CD / 416 438-2
UPC 028941643827
!!! Condition of CD is USED - VERY GOOD !!!
Product Details:
- Label: Philips – 416 438-2
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: Europe
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic
Overview
This remarkable compilation features two of the most celebrated violin concertos in the classical repertoire: Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77 and Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64. Renowned violinist Henryk Szeryng delivers an exceptional performance with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam, conducted by Bernard Haitink. Brahms’ concerto, with its sweeping lyrical beauty and intricate cadenzas by Joseph Joachim, is contrasted by Mendelssohn’s concerto, known for its vibrant energy and elegant expressiveness. This CD is a must-have for lovers of the Romantic violin concerto.
Track Listing:
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77 - Johannes Brahms
- Allegro Non Troppo (23:14)
- Adagio (9:27)
- Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace – Poco Più Presto (8:34)
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 - Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
- Allegro Molto Appassionato (13:24)
- Andante (8:05)
- Allegretto Non Troppo – Allegro Molto Vivace (7:07)
Key Credits:
- Composed by: Johannes Brahms (Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77), Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64)
- Violin: Henryk Szeryng
- Conductor: Bernard Haitink
- Orchestra: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
- Liner Notes: Uwe Kraemer (German/Deutsch), Jacques Lasserre (French), Stefania Brizzolara (Italian), Miriam Verhey-Lewis (English)
- Photography: Clive Barda (Bernard Haitink)
