Danny Elfman - Violin Concerto "Eleven Eleven" and Piano Quartet (2019) [Hi-Res]

“Inspired by the Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, [Danny] Elfman’s concerto is dramatic, lyrical, highly rhythmic, percussive (especially given its unusual cadenza-like back and forth between the violin and percussion), thoughtful and playful. The score is high adrenaline business, taking us on a musical roller coaster ride from the heights to the sudden-drop depth of emotions… The physical and emotional energy she [violin soloist Sandy Cameron] put into the work was downright compelling, exciting and extraordinary…The reception given her [Ms. Cameron] — and JoAnn Falletta and orchestra which were exemplary — was wild and crazy and prolonged, of the sort found at sports events. No question about electricity in the air.” (The Virginia Gazette)

Sandy Cameron, violine
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
John Mauceri, conductor
Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet