"L'âme du violon" is a comprehensive and captivating collection of violin masterpieces, performed by the legendary Isaac Stern. Released on Sony Classical in 2008, this album spans an impressive 3 hours and 38 minutes, showcasing Stern's unparalleled virtuosity and deep connection with the instrument. The tracklist is a journey through the rich history of classical music, featuring works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák, and Tchaikovsky, among others. From the stirring "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77" by Brahms to the enchanting "Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21" by Lalo, each piece is a testament to Stern's technical prowess and artistic sensitivity. The album also includes lesser-known gems like the "Romance for Violin & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40" by Beethoven and the "Violin Sonata in G Minor, D. 408, Op. 137 No. 3" by Schubert, offering a diverse and enriching listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "L'âme du violon" is a treasure trove of musical excellence that will leave you inspired and enchanted."
(P 2008 SonyBmg Entertainment France S.A.
Tracks
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra, Isaac Stern
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Pinchas Zukerman, Isaac Stern, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Romance for Violin & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Isaac Stern, Liszt Ferenc Kamarazenekar
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Isaac Stern, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Isaac Stern, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Violin Concerto, Op. 14: II. AndanteSamuel Barber, Isaac Stern, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: V. Rondo. AllegroÉdouard Lalo, Isaac Stern, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Eugene Ormandy, Isaac Stern, Philadelphia Orchestra
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956: I. Allegro ma non troppoFranz Schubert, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, Milton Katims, Pablo Casals, Paul Tortelier
Piano Trio No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke": III. Andante cantabile ma però con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Eugene Istomin, Isaac Stern, Leonard Rose
Violin Sonata in G Minor, D. 408, Op. 137 No. 3: II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Isaac Stern, Daniel Barenboim
London Trio No. 2 in G Major, Hob. IV:2Joseph Haydn, Isaac Stern, Mstislav Rostropovich, Jean-Pierre Rampal
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: I. Allegro non troppo, ma con brioJohannes Brahms, Isaac Stern, Cho-Liang Lin, Jaime Laredo, Michael Tree, Yo-Yo Ma
4 Romantic Pieces, Op. 75, B. 150: No. 1, Allegro moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Isaac Stern, Robert McDonald
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: III. Andante graziosoJohannes Brahms, Isaac Stern, Eugene Istomin, Leonard Rose
Humoresque in G-Flat Major, Op. 101, No. 7 (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Antonín Dvořák, Isaac Stern, Milton Katims, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
14 Songs, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise (Arr. A. Harris for Violin & Orchestra)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Isaac Stern, Frank Brieff, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Nocturne. Andante (Arr. for Violin & Orchestra)Alexander Borodin, Frank Brieff, Isaac Stern, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, Liebesleid (Arr. for Violin & Orchestra)Fritz Kreisler, Isaac Stern, Milton Katims, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, English Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Schneider
Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Harold Gomberg, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Harold Gomberg, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Harold Gomberg, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern
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