Sibelius: Violin Concerto In D Minor, Op. 47, Saint-Saëns: Introduction And Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28, Ravel: Tzigane / Qualiton LP 

LPX 11366

László Kóté (violin), Hungarian State Orchestra, Conducted by Géza Oberfrank

Product Features

• Label: Qualiton
• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Country: Hungary
• Genre: Classical

Overview

This vinyl album features László Kóté on violin, accompanied by the Hungarian State Orchestra conducted by Géza Oberfrank. The album includes three pieces: Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47, Saint-Saëns' Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28, and Ravel's Tzigane.

Interesting Facts

• Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47, is a technically challenging piece that showcases the virtuosity of the violinist. It was composed in 1903 and revised in 1905.
• The concerto is known for its dark, cold Nordic textures and its formal structure, which includes a cadenza in the first movement that serves as the development section.
• Saint-Saëns' Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28, is a popular piece for violin and orchestra, known for its technical challenges and lyrical melodies.
• Ravel's Tzigane is a rhapsodic piece for violin and orchestra, characterized by its gypsy-inspired melodies and rhythms.

Track Listing

• Sibelius: Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Minor, Op. 47
  • A1. Allegro Moderato
  • A2. Adagio Di Molto
  • A3. Allegro
• Saint-Saëns: Introduction Et Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
  • B1. Introduction Et Rondo Capriccioso
• Ravel: Tzigane – Rhapsodie De Concert
  • B2. Tzigane

Key Credits

• Violin: László Kóté
• Conductor: Géza Oberfrank
• Orchestra: Hungarian State Orchestra
• Cover: Endre Bánó
• Engineer: Judit Lukács
• Liner Notes: Mária Feuer
• Photography: László Fejes
• Producer: Dóra Antal

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