Yehudi Menuhin: The Violinist – Major Repertoire Recordings 1951–1979 (10-CD Box Set)

Product Information

• UPC: 724358556223
• Artist: Yehudi Menuhin (1916–1999), Violinist
• Product Type: 10 Audio CDs Box Set
• Label: EMI Classics
• Format: Stereo/Mono, ADD/DDDD Digital Remastering
• Duration: Approximate total playing time over 10 CDs (varies by CD)
• Recording Dates: 1951–1979
• Conductors & Collaborators: Rudolf Barshaj, Paul Cocker, Robert Masters, Elaine Shaffer, Derek Simpson, Gioconda DeVito, George Malcolm, Anthony Bernard, Pierre Boulez, Adrian Boult, Antal Dorati, Anatole Fistoulari, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Eugene Goossens, Rudolf Kempe, Alberto Lysy, Gaston Poulet, John Pritchard, Walter Susskind, Michael Tippett, William Walton, Mogens Woldike

Overview

This comprehensive 10-CD box set celebrates the extraordinary career of violinist Yehudi Menuhin through his recordings of the major repertoire for violin and orchestra spanning nearly three decades (1951–1979). Featuring a rich selection of works by composers from Bach to Tippett, the collection offers a remarkable survey of Menuhin’s versatility, technical mastery, and interpretive depth.

Included are iconic works such as Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Violin Concertos, Bartók’s Rhapsody No. 2 and Violin Concerto No. 2, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Romances, Brahms and Mendelssohn concertos, and virtuoso showpieces by Paganini, Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Sibelius, and more.

The box also features collaborations with renowned conductors and orchestras, digital remastering for superb sound quality, and extensive liner notes offering insights into Menuhin’s artistry.

Product Features

• Format: 10 CDs, Stereo and Mono recordings, digitally remastered

• Repertoire Highlights:

  Notable Collaborations: Featuring prominent conductors such as Pierre Boulez, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Adrian Boult, and more.
  • Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Violin Concertos, Double Violin Concerto
  • Bartók: Rhapsody No. 2, Violin Concerto No. 2
  • Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Romance No. 1 & 2
  • Brahms: Violin Concerto
  • Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
  • Elgar: Violin Concerto
  • Walton: Violin Concerto
  • Haydn: Violin Concerto No. 1
  • Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4, Sinfonia Concertante (Violin & Viola)
  • Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole
  • Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 1, Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso, Havanaise
  • Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1
  • Vieuxtemps: Violin Concertos Nos. 4 & 5
  • Tchaikovsky: Serenade mélancolique
  • Sibelius: Violin Concerto
  • Nielsen: Violin Concerto
  • Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
  • Corelli: Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 2
  • Tippett: Fantasia Concertante
• Recording Quality: Digitally remastered for enhanced clarity and dynamic range (2003 EMI Records Ltd.)
• Additional Materials: Booklet with detailed track listings and artist information

Interesting Facts

• Yehudi Menuhin’s Legacy: Widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century, Menuhin’s recordings span a vast repertoire, showcasing his technical brilliance and emotional depth.
• Extensive Repertoire: This set covers both classical masterpieces and virtuosic showpieces, highlighting Menuhin’s versatility and lifelong dedication to the violin.
• Renowned Collaborators: Menuhin worked with a who's who of conductors and orchestras, adding diverse interpretive perspectives to this collection.
• Digital Remastering: The recordings have been meticulously remastered in 2003, preserving the original artistic intent while enhancing sound quality for modern listeners.

Publishers

Released by EMI Classics, 2003. Digital remastering and production by EMI Records Ltd.

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