Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Wolfgang Schneiderhan's "The 1950s Concerto Recordings." This exquisite collection, released by Deutsche Grammophon in 2004, is a testament to Schneiderhan's virtuosity and the enduring appeal of the violin concerto. Spanning over five hours, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire, performed with Schneiderhan's signature precision and passion.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, including Vivaldi's iconic "Four Seasons," Bach's profound concertos, and works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Brahms, among others. Each piece is a masterclass in musical expression, showcasing Schneiderhan's exceptional technique and deep emotional resonance. The chamber music selections add a layer of intimacy and sophistication, highlighting the artist's versatility and mastery of his instrument.
Wolfgang Schneiderhan, a renowned violinist of the 20th century, brings a wealth of experience and artistry to these recordings. His performances are marked by a delicate balance of technical brilliance and heartfelt interpretation, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The meticulous attention to detail and the rich, warm sound quality make this a standout release in Schneiderhan's illustrious career.
Whether you're drawn to the lively rhythms of Vivaldi's concertos, the serene beauty of Bach's compositions, or the romantic depth of Brahms' works, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Wolfgang Schneiderhan's "The 1950s Concerto Recordings" is not just a collection of music; it's a celebration of the violin's timeless allure and the artist's unparalleled skill.
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": III. Allegro. Danza pastoraleAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": III. Presto. Tempo impetuoso d'estateAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": I. Allegro. Ballo, e canto de' villanelliAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio molto. Ubriachi dormientiAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. Allegro. La cacciaAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 11 in D Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 565: I. Allegro - II. Adagio spiccato e tutti - III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Claude Starck, Lucerne Festival Strings
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 11 in D Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 565: IV. Largo e SpiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Claude Starck, Lucerne Festival Strings
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 11 in D Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 565: V. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Claude Starck, Lucerne Festival Strings
Violin Concerto in D minor, D.45 - revised by R. Baumgartner: 1. AllegroGiuseppe Tartini, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in D minor, D.45 - revised by R. Baumgartner: 2. GraveGiuseppe Tartini, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in D minor, D.45 - revised by R. Baumgartner: 3. PrestoGiuseppe Tartini, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. (Allegro moderato)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: 2. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: 3. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042: 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042: 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042: 3. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings, and Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: 1. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne Festival Strings
Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings, and Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: 2. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne Festival Strings
Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings, and Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne Festival Strings
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 1. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 2. CorrenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 3. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 4. GigaJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 5. CiacconaJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61 - Cadenzas by Joseph Joachim: 1. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61: 2. Larghetto -Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61 - Cadenzas by Joseph Joachim: 3. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": I. Allegro aperto (Cadenza: Joachim)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: I. Vorspiel (Allegro moderato)Max Bruch, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale (Allegro energico)Max Bruch, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: III. Rondeau. Andante grazioso - Allegro ma non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77 - Cadenza: Winkler: 1. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77: 2. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77: 3. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più prestoJohannes Brahms, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen