Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Romantic era with "The Best Romantic Era Violin Music" featuring the virtuoso compositions of Pablo de Sarasate. This album, released on December 13, 2011, under the X5 Music Group label, is a captivating collection of 25 tracks that span a total of 2 hours and 53 minutes. Sarasate, a Spanish violinist and composer, brings his unparalleled brilliance to the forefront with pieces that showcase his mastery of the violin and his deep understanding of the Romantic period's emotional depth and technical demands.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Thaïs: Méditation" and continues with a series of concertos, fantasies, and other works that highlight Sarasate's virtuosic technique and melodic genius. From the playful "Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso" to the tender "Vocalise, Op. 34," each piece is a testament to Sarasate's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music.
Notable tracks include the "Carmen Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 25," which showcases Sarasate's ability to weave together themes from Bizet's famous opera into a dazzling display of violin technique, and the "Concerto No. 2 in B Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 7, 'La Campanella': III. Rondo à la clochette," which is renowned for its challenging and virtuosic passages.
This album is not just a compilation of Sarasate's works but a celebration of his enduring legacy as one of the most influential violinists and composers of the Romantic era. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Best Romantic Era Violin Music" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the timeless beauty and technical brilliance of Sarasate's compositions.
Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più prestoDavid Oistrakh
Alt-Wiener Tanzweisen (Old Viennese Melodies): II. Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow)Pavel Eret, Daniel Weisner
Träume for Violin and Orchestra, WWV 91bSophia Reuter
Concerto No. 1 in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 6: III. Rondo: Allegro spiritosoHermitage Museum Orchestra, Ilya Ioff
Nocturne in C Minor, Op. Posth.Danica Moziova, Aladar Mozi
Fantasy in C Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 131Igor Oistrakh
Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta: Andante (attacca) - Finale: Allegro vivacissimoVadim Repin, Novosibirsk Philharmonic Orchestra
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Tema con variazioni (Quasi presto)Sergei Stadler
Concerto No. 1 in G Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 26: AdagioHelena Spitkova
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 28Viviane Hagner
Ave Maria (after J.S. Bach)Danica Moziova, Aladar Mozi
Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 82: I. ModeratoJascha Heifetz
Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: III. Mélodie: Moderato con motoBorika Van Den Booren
Sonata No. 3 in D Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 108: II. AdagioEmmy Verhey, Youri Egorov
Carmen Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 25SWR Symphony Orchestra, Ion Tanase
Sonata in F Major for Violin and Piano (1838): III. Assai vivacePavel Eret, Daniel Weisner
Terzetto in C Major for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 74, B. 148: I. Introduzione: Allegro ma non troppoGérard Caussé, Ami Flammer, Silvia Marcovici
Concerto in D Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tantoState Symphony Capella of Russia, Ilya Grubert
Praeludium and Allegro in the style of Pugnani (1910)Daniela Rusoova, Pavol Bogacz
Sérénade Mélancolique for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 26Liana Isakadze, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra
Concerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 64: III. Finale: Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceEmmy Verhey, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 in B Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 7, "La Campanella": III. Rondo à la clochette: Allegro moderatoAndrei Korsakov, State Symphony Capella of Russia