Frank Peter Zimmermann, a violinist of outstanding accomplishment and integrity, presents a comprehensive collection of quintessential violin repertoire in his album "Greatest Violin Works." This 25-track album, released on October 28, 2022, under Warner Classics, spans a duration of 3 hours and 25 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of chamber and classical music.
Zimmermann, widely recognized as one of the foremost violinists of his generation, brings his selfless musicality, technical brilliance, and keen intelligence to this compilation. The album features a diverse range of works from renowned composers such as Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Sibelius, Brahms, Paganini, Prokofiev, Berg, Dvořák, Poulenc, Ysaÿe, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and more.
From the passionate Allegro molto appassionato of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor to the intricate 24 Caprices of Paganini, Zimmermann's interpretations are accurate and assured, occasionally experimental and idiosyncratic. The album includes both well-known concertos and lesser-known gems, showcasing Zimmermann's versatility and mastery of the violin.
Collaborating with esteemed conductors and orchestras, such as Mariss Jansons and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Zimmermann delivers performances that are praised for their natural pace and musical unfolding. The album is a testament to Zimmermann's decades of sustained achievement at the highest level as a concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Greatest Violin Works" offers a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated and challenging pieces in the violin repertoire. Zimmermann's impeccable technique and deep musical insight make this album a compelling addition to any music lover's collection.
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Gerd Albrecht, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Gerd Albrecht, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 61: I. Allegro non troppoCamille Saint-Saëns, Mariss Jansons, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di moltoJean Sibelius, Mariss Jansons, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Heinrich Schiff, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 1 in E Major "The Arpeggio"Niccolò Paganini, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: March (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94bis: I. ModeratoSergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: I. AndantinoSergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63: II. Andante assaiSergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Philharmonia Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berg: Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel": I. Andante - AllegrettoAlban Berg, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Gianluigi Gelmetti
Dvořák: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: I. (a) Allegro ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Franz Welser-Möst, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Poulenc: Violin Sonata, FP 119: I. Allegro con fuocoFrancis Poulenc, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Ysaÿe: Sonata for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2: I. Obsession. Poco vivaceEugène Ysaÿe, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80: III. AndanteSergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: II. Adagio (Cadenza by Beyer)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Jörg Faerber
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto (Cadenza by Joachim)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Jörg Faerber
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 21 in E Minor, K. 304: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Ysaÿe: Sonata for Solo Violin in D Minor, Op. 27 No. 3 "Ballade"Eugène Ysaÿe, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins in C Major, Op. 56: II. AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A MinorNiccolò Paganini, Frank Peter Zimmermann
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