María Dueñas, the 21-year-old Spanish violinist, makes a stunning debut with her album "Beethoven and Beyond," released on Deutsche Grammophon. This captivating collection showcases her extraordinary talent and versatility, featuring a mix of classical masterpieces and lesser-known gems. The album opens with Beethoven's monumental Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61, where Dueñas delivers a performance of remarkable depth and technical brilliance, accompanied by the Wiener Symphoniker under the baton of Manfred Honeck. Her interpretations are further enhanced by her own cadenzas, adding a personal touch to these timeless works.
Beyond Beethoven, Dueñas explores a diverse range of compositions, including Berlioz's Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Harp and Orchestra, and solo pieces by Saint-Saëns, Massenet, and Tchaikovsky. Each piece is rendered with exquisite sensitivity and virtuosity, demonstrating Dueñas' ability to convey a wide spectrum of emotions and styles. The album also includes three charming Old Viennese Dances, arranged for violin and orchestra, adding a delightful contrast to the more substantial works.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 39 minutes, "Beethoven and Beyond" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Dueñas' radiant playing and the superb support of the Wiener Symphoniker make this album a standout debut, promising a bright future for this exceptional young artist. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza: Dueñas)Ludwig van Beethoven, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza: Dueñas)Ludwig van Beethoven, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza: Dueñas)Ludwig van Beethoven, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Harp and Orchestra in G Major, WoO 13: II. AdagioLouis Spohr, María Dueñas, Volker Kempf, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Berceuse, Op. 20Eugène Ysaÿe, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Havanaise, Op. 83, R. 202Camille Saint-Saëns, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Légende, Op. 17Henryk Wieniawski, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, Liebesleid (Transcr. for Violin and Orchestra)Fritz Kreisler, María Dueñas, Wiener Symphoniker, Manfred Honeck
Cadenza (to Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo)Louis Spohr, María Dueñas
Cadenza (to Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo)Eugène Ysaÿe, María Dueñas
Cadenza (to Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo)Camille Saint-Saëns, María Dueñas
Cadenza (to Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo)Henryk Wieniawski, María Dueñas
Cadenza (to Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo)Fritz Kreisler, María Dueñas
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