Christian Tetzlaff - Shostakovich: Violin Concertos 1 & 2 (2014)

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Artist: Christian Tetzlaff, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgårds
Title: Shostakovich: Violin Concertos 1 & 2
Year Of Release: 2014
Label: Ondine
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image + .cue, log, booklet)
Total Time: 68:21 min
Total Size: 274 MB
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75)

Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77
1. 1. Nocturne
2. 2. Scherzo
3. 3. Passacaglia
4. 4. Burlesque

Violin Concerto No. 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 129
5. 1. Moderato
6. 2. Adagio
7. 3. Adagio - Allegro

Christian Tetzlaff is considered to be one of the world's leading international violinists, and has been given the highest praise for his previous recordings on the Ondine label. Recent highlights include Tetzlaff's recording of Mozart violin sonatas – BBC Music Magazine Chamber Choice – and Schumann's violin sonatas – Gramophone Disc of the Month.

The first violin concerto was written during a wave of Anti-Semitism in Soviet Union and was premiered after Stalin's death. The second violin concerto is a grand example of Shostakovich's late period and includes several quotes from his earlier works.

John Storgards began his career as a violinist and is today one of the most prominent Finnish conductors of his generations; particularly well known for his innovative and pioneering programs as Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.

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