Brahms & Mendelssohn – Violin Concertos (Henryk Szeryng / Bernard Haitink / CD)

UPC: 8718247710539

MPN: 8802053 

Brand Name: Newton Classics Product Type: Audio CD – Concerto Recordings

Overview

This Newton Classics release couples two of the Romantic era’s greatest violin concertos—Brahms’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64—in authoritative performances by the legendary Henryk Szeryng. Backed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam under Bernard Haitink, Szeryng’s luminous tone, unerring intonation, and intellectual depth illuminate both works with nobility and poise.

Recorded in the Grote Zaal, Concertgebouw between 1973 and 1976 for Decca / Philips, these ADD-stereo sessions retain their warmth and balance in this 2010 Newton Classics remaster—an essential addition for collectors seeking classic interpretations of these concertos.

Product Features

• Format: Compact Disc (Audio CD)
• Sound: ADD Stereo (Digitally Remastered)
• Total Duration: 70 minutes 06 seconds
• Recording Location: Grote Zaal, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
• Recording Dates: April 1973 (Brahms) / June 1976 (Mendelssohn)
• Label: Newton Classics BV
• Original Label: Universal / Philips Classics (1974–1977)
• Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
• Producer: Universal International Music BV
• Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut, BNO Amsterdam Hotsprings
• Cover Image: Courtesy of Decca
• Genre: Romantic / Concerto / Orchestral

Track Listing

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 – 41′20″

1. Allegro non troppo – 23′14″
2. Adagio – 9′27″
3. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace – Poco più presto – 8′39″

Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)

Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 – 28′34″

1. Allegro molto appassionato – 13′23″
2. Andante – 8′04″
3. Allegro non troppo – Allegro molto vivace – 7′07″

Performers

• Violin: Henryk Szeryng
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Amsterdam)
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink

Interesting Facts

• Golden-Age Collaboration: Szeryng and Haitink formed one of the era’s most refined partnerships, producing benchmark interpretations noted for balance and lyric beauty.
• Concertgebouw Acoustics: The natural resonance of Amsterdam’s Grote Zaal enriches the violin’s warmth without sacrificing orchestral clarity.
• Classic Decca/Philips Sound: Engineered in the 1970s analog golden age, these recordings remain prized for their tonal realism and dynamic range.
• Legacy Edition: Newton Classics’ remaster preserves the original stereo integrity while enhancing transparency and presence for modern systems.

Publishers

© 2010 Newton Classics BV, Netherlands Originally © 1974, 1977 Universal International Music BV. Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, lending, or broadcasting prohibited. Website: www.newtonclassics.com

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