Great Violin Concertos
This CD gives us a collection of the four great violin concerti. Yes, there are others, by Bruch, Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Bach, and other composers. But the following are seen by most musicians as the four all-time greatest work for violin solo plus orchestra.
And Pinchas Zukerman has entertained us with his music for many years now. While he has also been a conductor, Zukerman’s commitment to his violin and his beloved viola have enabled the public to hear amazing musical interpretations. In addition, Mr. Zukerman is also a well-know teacher.
Beethoven:
- Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
Brahms:
- Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Mendelssohn:
- Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Tchaikovsky:
- Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Performed by Pinchas Zukerman (violin)
The track listing is as follows:
CD-1:
(1-3) Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op.77, by Brahms
(4-6) Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Minor Op.64, by Mendelssohn
CD-2:
(1-3) Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op.35, by Tchaikovsky
(4-6) Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op.61, by Beethoven
Here is Pinchas Zukerman playing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic in an older recording.
And here he is playing the Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Finally, here are the Zukerman Chamber Players performing the Beethoven Presto from String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29 “Storm”:
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