Beethoven - Violin Concerto by Itzhak Perlman [Vinyl LP]

Beethoven - Violin Concerto [Vinyl LP]

Details

• Format: LP, Vinyl, Album, Reissue
• Catalogue Number: 190296158797
• Barcode: 190296158797
• Genre: Classical / Romantic
• Label: Warner Classics
• Originally Composed: 1806
• Pressing: Vinyl LP
• Condition: New & Sealed

Description

Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 is one of the supreme works in the concerto repertoire, a piece of nobility and lyrical beauty that stands apart from the more turbulent character of much of Beethoven's orchestral music. This recording features Itzhak Perlman with Daniel Barenboim conducting the Berlin Philharmonic, a partnership that brings both warmth and structural clarity to the score.

Perlman's tone is rich and singing throughout, from the spacious opening movement with its famous five-stroke timpani motif through the tender Larghetto to the dancing finale. The first movement alone spans nearly twenty-five minutes, its extended development demanding sustained concentration from soloist and orchestra alike. Perlman navigates its demands with characteristic beauty of sound and effortless phrasing.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo

Side B

1. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto
2. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: III. Rondo: Allegro

Credits

• Itzhak Perlman - Violin
• Daniel Barenboim - Conductor
• Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra