Erick Friedman: Violin Showpieces - London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Walter Hendl (conductor) / RCA Victor Red Seal Audio CD 2004 / 82876-62971-2

UPC 828766297126

Product Details

• Label: RCA Victor Red Seal – 82876-62971-2
• Series: XRCD2
• Format: CD, XRCD, Compilation
• Country: Hong Kong
• Released: 2004
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

Violin Showpieces showcases the exceptional artistry of Erick Friedman, one of the 20th century's most celebrated violinists. This compilation brings together a brilliant selection of Romantic violin works, featuring composers such as Pablo de Sarasate, Henryk Wieniawski, Camille Saint-Saëns, Niccolò Paganini, Ernest Chausson, and Maurice Ravel.

Supported by the renowned London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Malcolm Sargent and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Walter Hendl, these recordings highlight Friedman's technical mastery and emotive performance style. Enhanced through XRCD2 mastering, the album offers outstanding audio fidelity, immersing listeners in the rich, expressive soundscapes of these violin showpieces.

Track Listing

Pablo de Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (Airs Bohémiens)

1. Moderato – 0:56
2. Lento – 3:36
3. Un Poco Più Lento – 2:02
4. Allegro Molto Vivace – 1:49

Henryk Wieniawski: Légende, Op. 17 – 7:31

Camille Saint-Saëns: Havanaise, Op. 83

1. Allegretto E Lusinghiero – 2:19
2. Allegro – 4:58
3. Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 1:56

Niccolò Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6

1. III: Rondo: Allegro Spirituoso – 8:26

Ernest Chausson: Poème, Op. 25 – 14:39

Maurice Ravel: Tzigane (Rapsodie de Concert) – 8:46

Camille Saint-Saëns: Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28

1. Andante – 1:38
2. Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 6:32
3. Più Allegro – 0:37

Key Credits

• Violin: Erick Friedman
• Conductors: Sir Malcolm Sargent (Tracks 1–8, 10, 11), Walter Hendl (Tracks 9, 12–14)
• Orchestras: London Symphony Orchestra (Tracks 1–8, 10, 11), Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Tracks 9, 12–14)
• Mastering: Hiromichi Takiguchi