Akiko Suwanai's 2001 album, "Dvořák: Violin Concerto – Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy," is a captivating journey through the world of classical violin music. This album showcases Suwanai's exceptional skill and artistry, featuring a compelling mix of well-known and lesser-heard pieces. The album opens with Pablo de Sarasate's virtuosic "Carmen Fantasy," a brilliant showpiece that highlights Suwanai's technical prowess. Following this is Antonín Dvořák's Violin Concerto in A Minor, a deeply expressive and romantic work that allows Suwanai to display her emotional depth and musical sensitivity. The album also includes Johannes Brahms' "Mazurek" and Pablo de Sarasate's "Zigeunerweisen," further demonstrating Suwanai's versatility and mastery of the violin. With a runtime of just over 55 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Suwanai's impressive discography and a testament to her status as one of the most accomplished violinists of her generation.
Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20Pablo de Sarasate, Akiko Suwanai, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25Pablo de Sarasate, Akiko Suwanai, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Mazurek, Op. 49, B. 90Antonín Dvořák, Akiko Suwanai, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: I. Allegro ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Akiko Suwanai, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: II. Adagio ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Akiko Suwanai, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: III. Finale. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Akiko Suwanai, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
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