Immerse yourself in the extraordinary artistry of Camilla Wicks with "5 Decades of Treasured Performances," a captivating collection of live recordings that span half a century of her illustrious career. This remarkable album, released on May 12, 2015, by Music and Arts Programs of America, showcases Wicks' virtuosity and versatility as a violinist, presenting a diverse repertoire that highlights her technical brilliance and profound musicality.
The album is a testament to Wicks' enduring legacy, featuring iconic works from the violin repertoire, including concertos by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, and Saint-Saëns, as well as sonatas by Schubert, Franck, and Ravel. Each piece is performed with the passion and precision that have made Camilla Wicks a beloved figure in the classical music world. The live recordings capture the energy and spontaneity of her performances, offering a unique insight into her interpretive depth and emotional resonance.
With a total duration of over five hours, this comprehensive collection is a treasure trove for both longtime admirers of Camilla Wicks and those discovering her artistry for the first time. The album is a celebration of her remarkable career, showcasing her ability to convey the full range of human emotion through her music. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "5 Decades of Treasured Performances" is an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary career of one of the most celebrated violinists of our time.
(C) 2015 Music and Arts Programs of America(P) 2015 Music and Arts Programs of America
Tracks
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: I. Allegro molto appassionato - (Live)Felix Mendelssohn, Camilla Wicks, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Busch
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: IIa. Andante - (Live)Felix Mendelssohn, Camilla Wicks, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Busch
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: IIb. Allegretto non troppo - III. Allegro molto vivace (Live)Felix Mendelssohn, Camilla Wicks, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Busch
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppo (Live)Johannes Brahms, Camilla Wicks, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Ari Rasilainen
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. Adagio (Live)Johannes Brahms, Camilla Wicks, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Ari Rasilainen
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace (Live)Johannes Brahms, Camilla Wicks, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Ari Rasilainen
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 7 in A Major (Arr. J. Joachim for Violin & Piano) [Live]Johannes Brahms, Camilla Wicks, Robert Levin
6 Gesänge, Op. 34: No. 2, Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, MWV K 86 (Arr. J. Achron for Violin & Piano) [Live]Felix Mendelssohn, Camilla Wicks, Robert Levin
Sicilienne (Arr. S. Dushkin for Violin & Piano) [Live]Maria Theresia von Paradis, Camilla Wicks, Horace Martinez
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: I. Allegro moderato (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Camilla Wicks, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, William Steinberg
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: II. Canzonetta. Andante (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Camilla Wicks, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, William Steinberg
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Camilla Wicks, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, William Steinberg
Eventyrsuite: IV. Trollkvenna (Live)Bjarne Brustad, Camilla Wicks
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderato (Live)Henryk Wieniawski, Camilla Wicks, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: II. Romance. Andante non troppo (Live)Henryk Wieniawski, Camilla Wicks, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro con fuoco - Allegro moderato (Live)Henryk Wieniawski, Camilla Wicks, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Introduction et tarantelle, Op. 43 (Live)Pablo de Sarasate, Camilla Wicks, San Francisco Symphony
Violin Concerto, Op. 14: I. Allegro (Live)Samuel Barber, Camilla Wicks, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Sixten Ehrling
Violin Concerto, Op. 14: II. Andante (Live)Samuel Barber, Camilla Wicks, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Sixten Ehrling
Violin Concerto, Op. 14: III. Presto in moto perpetuo (Live)Samuel Barber, Camilla Wicks, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Sixten Ehrling
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: I. Allegro moderato (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: II. Adagio espressivo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: IV. Poco allegretto (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, TrV 151: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Live)Richard Strauss, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, TrV 151: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile (Live)Richard Strauss, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, TrV 151: III. Finale. Andante - Allegro (Live)Richard Strauss, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, TrV 151: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile (Live)Richard Strauss, Camilla Wicks, Horace Martinez
24 Preludes, Op. 34a (Arr. D.M. Tsiganov for Violin & Piano): No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor [Live]Dmitri Shostakovich, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
24 Preludes, Op. 34a (Arr. D.M. Tsiganov for Violin & Piano): No. 15 in D-Flat Major [Live]Dmitri Shostakovich, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
24 Preludes, Op. 34a (Arr. D.M. Tsiganov for Violin & Piano): No. 16 in B-Flat Minor [Live]Dmitri Shostakovich, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
24 Preludes, Op. 34a (Arr. D.M. Tsiganov for Violin & Piano): No. 24 in D Minor [Live]Dmitri Shostakovich, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
3 Preludes (Arr. J. Heifetz for Violin & Piano): No. 1, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso [Live]George Gershwin, Camilla Wicks, Roslyn Frantz
3 Preludes (Arr. J. Heifetz for Violin & Piano): No. 2, Andante con moto e poco rubato [Live]George Gershwin, Camilla Wicks, Roslyn Frantz
3 Preludes (Arr. J. Heifetz for Violin & Piano): No. 3, Agitato [Live]George Gershwin, Camilla Wicks, Roslyn Frantz
Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. A. Wilhelmj for Violin & Piano) [Live]Franz Schubert, Camilla Wicks, Horace Martinez
Poème, Op. 25 (Arr. for Violin & Piano) [Live]Ernest Chausson, Camilla Wicks, Albert Hirsch
Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 27 No. 3 "Ballade" (Live)Eugène Ysaÿe, Camilla Wicks
Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13: I. Allegro molto (Live)Gabriel Fauré, Camilla Wicks, Miles Graber
Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13: II. Andante (Live)Gabriel Fauré, Camilla Wicks, Miles Graber
Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13: III. Allegro vivo (Live)Gabriel Fauré, Camilla Wicks, Miles Graber
Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13: IV. Allegro quasi presto (Live)Gabriel Fauré, Camilla Wicks, Miles Graber
Violin Sonata No. 1: I. Modéré sans lenteur (Live)Germaine Tailleferre, Camilla Wicks, Brian Connelly
Violin Sonata No. 1: II. Scherzo. Pas très vite et sans rigueur (Live)Germaine Tailleferre, Camilla Wicks, Brian Connelly
Violin Sonata No. 1: III. Assez lent (Live)Germaine Tailleferre, Camilla Wicks, Brian Connelly
Violin Sonata No. 1: IV. Final. Très vite (Live)Germaine Tailleferre, Camilla Wicks, Brian Connelly
Chants d'Espagne (Arr. P. Kochanski for Violin & Piano): No. 1, Montañesa [Live]Joaquin Nin, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Chants d'Espagne (Arr. P. Kochanski for Violin & Piano): No. 2, Tonada Murciana [Live]Joaquin Nin, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Chants d'Espagne (Arr. P. Kochanski for Violin & Piano): No. 3, Saeta [Live]Joaquin Nin, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz
Chants d'Espagne (Arr. P. Kochanski for Violin & Piano): No. 4, Granadina [Live]Joaquin Nin, Camilla Wicks, Martin Katz