Description
Maxim Vengerov – A Portrait: Bruch & Mendelssohn / Warner Classics / Audio CD
UPC 825646316304
Product Details
- Label: Warner Classics
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Germany
- Release Date: 2014
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic Violin Concertos
- Total Duration: 51' 29"
Overview
This Warner Classics release showcases Maxim Vengerov, one of the world's foremost violin virtuosi, in stunning performances of two iconic Romantic violin concertos: Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. Recorded with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig under the baton of Kurt Masur, the album highlights Vengerov's technical brilliance, soulful interpretation, and imaginative artistry.
Originally recorded in 1993, this album reflects the young Siberian violinist's rise to international acclaim, cementing his reputation as a master of both virtuosity and emotional depth.
Track Listing
Max Bruch (1838–1920): Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
- Vorspiel. Allegro moderato – 8' 09"
- Adagio – 8' 11"
- Finale. Allegro energico – 7' 31"
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847): Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
- Allegro molto appassionato – 12' 57"
- Andante – 7' 56"
- Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace – 6' 34"
Key Credits
- Violin Soloist: Maxim Vengerov
- Conductor: Kurt Masur
- Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
- Recording Date: 1993
- Label: Warner Classics
