Daniel Hope – Portrait / Warner Classics Audio CD 2007 / 2564 69739-0

UPC 825646973903

Product Features

• Label: Warner Classics – 2564 69739-0
• Format: CD, Album, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Released: November 23, 2007
• Genre: Classical
• Total Playtime: Approx. 79:57

Overview

Daniel Hope’s Portrait is an exquisite compilation showcasing the South African-born violinist’s versatility and artistry. Spanning works from Baroque to contemporary composers, this album highlights Hope’s profound musicianship and interpretative depth.

Featuring masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dmitri Shostakovich, and more, this album is a journey through contrasting styles and eras. Highlights include Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2, Britten’s Violin Concerto, Op. 15, and Ravi Shankar’s Swara-Kakali. Accompanied by renowned ensembles like the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Beaux Arts Trio, and Camerata Salzburg, Hope delivers an unparalleled listening experience that combines technical brilliance with emotional resonance.

Track Listing

1. Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042 – II. Adagio (J.S. Bach) – 6:00
2. Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042 – III. Allegro Assai (J.S. Bach) – 2:29
3. Concerto in D Major for Violin and Piano, K. App. 56/K315f – II. Andantino Cantabile (W.A. Mozart) – 9:23
4. Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49 – III. Scherzo: Leggiero e Vivace (F. Mendelssohn) – 3:50
5. Piano Trio in E Minor, Op. 90 "Dumky" – V. Allegro (A. Dvořák) – 4:24
6. Apotheosis (Elegy): Music-Poem No. 4 for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 18 – IV. Tempo Della Prima Stanza (J. Foulds) – 4:21
7. Violin Concerto – Part I: Andante - Allegretto (A. Berg) – 11:59
8. Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67 – II. Allegro Con Brio (D. Shostakovich) – 2:53
9. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77/99 – IV. Burleska: Allegro Con Brio (D. Shostakovich) – 4:57
10. The Gadfly, Op. 97 – Romance (D. Shostakovich) – 5:56
11. Violin Concerto, Op. 15 – III. Passacaglia: Andante Lento (B. Britten) – 16:05
12. Swara-Kakali – Gat in Teentala (R. Shankar) – 6:40

Key Credits

• Violin: Daniel Hope
• Orchestras: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Beaux Arts Trio, Camerata Salzburg, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
• Featured Performers:
  • Piano: Sebastian Knauer (Track 3)
  • Sitar: Gaurav Mazumdar (Track 12)
  • Tabla: Asok Chakraborty (Track 12)
  • Tanpura: Gilda Sebastian (Track 12)