Barber & Sibelius – Violin Concertos (DECCA) CD

UPC: 028947889090

MPN: 4788909DB

Brand Name: DECCA

Overview

This DECCA release pairs two of the greatest 20th-century violin concertos: Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, performed by Joshua Bell with David Zinman and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Jean Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D minor, performed by Boris Belkin with Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Both recordings highlight the lyricism, passion, and virtuosity demanded by these iconic works, making this CD a showcase of violin artistry at its finest.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Classical, Concerto
• Style: 20th Century Romantic, Virtuoso Violin
• Soloists: Joshua Bell (Barber), Boris Belkin (Sibelius)

• Works Included:

  • Barber: Violin Concerto, Op. 14
  • Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
• Orchestras: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra
• Conductors: David Zinman (Barber), Vladimir Ashkenazy (Sibelius)
• Label: DECCA
• Catalogue Number: 4788909

Interesting Facts

• Barber’s Violin Concerto is celebrated for its lyrical beauty in the first two movements and its fiery, technically demanding finale.
• Joshua Bell, one of the most acclaimed violinists of his generation, brings warmth and intensity to Barber’s American masterpiece.
• Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, the composer’s only concerto, is widely regarded as one of the greatest works for violin and orchestra, combining Nordic atmosphere with dazzling virtuosity.
• Boris Belkin, known for his commanding technique and deep musicianship, delivers a bold and dramatic interpretation under the baton of Vladimir Ashkenazy.
• This DECCA “Virtuoso” edition brings together two complementary concertos, showcasing both American and Finnish traditions of the violin repertoire.

Publishers

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