Immerse yourself in the breathtaking virtuosity of Maxim Vengerov with his extraordinary album "Great Violin Concertos," released in 1993 under the Warner Classics International label. This classical masterpiece spans an impressive three hours and fifty-seven minutes, showcasing Vengerov's unparalleled skill and passion for the violin.
The album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most iconic violin concertos in classical music. It begins with Bruch's deeply expressive Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, followed by Mendelssohn's lyrical and brilliant Violin Concerto in E Minor. Vengerov's interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major is a tour de force, capturing the work's dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. The album also features Glazunov's Violin Concerto in A Minor, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Sibelius's Violin Concerto in D Minor, and Nielsen's Violin Concerto, each performed with Vengerov's characteristic technical precision and emotional depth.
Critics and audiences alike have praised Vengerov's performances as "terrific, passionate, and virtuosic," making this album a standout in any classical music collection. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Maxim Vengerov's "Great Violin Concertos" promises an unforgettable listening experience.
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: I. Prelude. Allegro moderatoMax Bruch, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: I. ModeratoAlexander Glazunov, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: II. Andante sostenuto & III. Tempo primoAlexander Glazunov, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: IV. AllegroAlexander Glazunov, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: I. AndantinoSergei Prokofiev, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: II. Scherzo. VivacissimoSergei Prokofiev, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: III. ModeratoSergei Prokofiev, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77: I. Nocturne. ModeratoDmitri Shostakovich, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77: II. Scherzo. AllegroDmitri Shostakovich, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77: III. Passacaglia. AndanteDmitri Shostakovich, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77: IV. Burlesque. Allegro con brio - PrestoDmitri Shostakovich, Maxim Vengerov, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderatoJean Sibelius, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di moltoJean Sibelius, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tantoJean Sibelius, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. Praeludium - LargoCarl Nielsen, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: II. Allegro cavallerescoCarl Nielsen, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: III. Poco adagioCarl Nielsen, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: IV. Rondo - Allegretto scherzandoCarl Nielsen, Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra