Philippe Quint, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirk Trevor - Beriot: Violin Concertos Nos. 2, 3 and 5 (2008)

Tracklist

01. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 32: I. Allegro Maestoso
02. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 32: II. Andantino
03. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 32: III. Rondo Russe: Allegretto
04. Violin Concerto No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 44: I. Moderato
05. Violin Concerto No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 44: II. Adagio
06. Violin Concerto No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 44: III. Rondo: Allegretto - Allegro Vivace
07. Violin Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 55: I. Allegro Moderato
08. Violin Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 55: II. Adagio
09. Violin Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 55: III. Allegro

One of the most distinguished violinists of his time, Bériot was the father of the Franco-Belgian school of violin playing. His ten violin concertos display the youthful élan and high spirits of early romanticism.

Bériot combined elements of the French School charm and taste with the new pyrotechnics pioneered by Paganini.

Bériot’s Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 show the immediate influence of Paganini with their brilliant displays of virtuosity and operatic melodies, while the Concerto No. 5 displays a more playful side.

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