Ida Haendel - The Decca Legacy is a comprehensive collection celebrating the extraordinary career of the renowned violinist Ida Haendel. Released posthumously in 2020, this album compiles her complete Decca recordings spanning from 1940 to 1997, offering a sweeping panorama of her virtuosity and artistry. With a staggering 86 tracks and a total duration of nearly seven hours, this compilation is a testament to Haendel's enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
The album features a diverse repertoire, showcasing Haendel's mastery of works by composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Dvořák, Smetana, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and many others. From the intricate and expressive violin concertos to the lively and rhythmic dances, each piece is performed with Haendel's distinctive flair and technical brilliance. The collection includes iconic works like "Zigeunerweisen," "Carmen Fantasy," and "Méditation from Thaïs," as well as lesser-known gems that highlight her versatility and depth as a musician.
Accompanied by notable collaborators such as Adela Kotowska, Noel Mewton-Wood, and conducted by esteemed conductors like Malcolm Sargent and Karl Rankl, Haendel's performances are brought to life with exquisite detail and emotional resonance. The album is a treasure trove for both longtime admirers of Ida Haendel and those discovering her artistry for the first time, offering a profound exploration of her contributions to the violin repertoire.
Sonata for Violin and Continuo in D Major, Op. 9, No. 3: 3. Sarabande. LargoJean-Marie Leclair, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Sonata for Violin and Continuo in D Major, Op. 9, No. 3: 4. Tambourin. PrestoJean-Marie Leclair, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: 1. Allegro assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Ida Haendel, Noel Mewton-Wood
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: 2. Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e graziosoLudwig van Beethoven, Ida Haendel, Noel Mewton-Wood
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: 3. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Ida Haendel, Noel Mewton-Wood
Violin Sonatina in G Minor, D. 408: 1. Allegro giustoFranz Schubert, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Violin Sonatina in G Minor, D. 408: 2. AndanteFranz Schubert, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Violin Sonatina in G Minor, D. 408: 3. MenuettoFranz Schubert, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Violin Sonatina in G Minor, D. 408: 4. Allegro moderatoFranz Schubert, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Rosamunde, D. 797: Ballet Music No. 2 (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 (Arr. Hochstein for Violin and Piano)Johannes Brahms, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3Fritz Kreisler, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Caprice Viennois, Op. 2Fritz Kreisler, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
3 Old Viennese Dances: 3. Schön RosmarinFritz Kreisler, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 2 in E Minor (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
8 Humoresques, Op. 101, B. 187: 7. Poco Lento e graziosoAntonín Dvořák, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: 1. Allegro ma non troppo - Quasi moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Karl Rankl
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: 2. Adagio, ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Karl Rankl
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: 3. Finale. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Karl Rankl
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: 1. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: 2. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: 3. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
La Ronde des lutins, Op. 25Antonio Bazzini, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Polonaise brillante, Op. 21Henryk Wieniawski, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Scherzo-Tarantelle, Op. 16Henryk Wieniawski, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25Pablo de Sarasate, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Zapateado, Op. 23, No. 2Pablo de Sarasate, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 - Recorded 1940Pablo de Sarasate, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Malagueña, Op. 165, No. 3 (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Isaac Albéniz, Ida Haendel, Noel Mewton-Wood
El sombrero de tres picos: The Miller's Dance (Arr. Szigeti for Violin and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
La vida breve: Spanish Dance No. 1 (Transcr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Introduction et rondo capriccioso, Op. 28Camille Saint-Saëns, Ida Haendel, National Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
Thaïs / Act 2: MéditationJules Massenet, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Tzigane, M. 76Maurice Ravel, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
Le petit âne blancJacques Ibert, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Hebrew MelodyJoseph Achron, Ida Haendel, Alice Haendel
AbodahErnest Bloch, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Hora StaccatoGrigoras Dinicu, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
King Roger: Roxane's Song (Arr. Kochanski for Violin and Piano)Karol Szymanowski, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Notturno e Tarantella, Op. 28: 1. NotturnoKarol Szymanowski, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Notturno e Tarantella, Op. 28: 2. TarantellaKarol Szymanowski, Ida Haendel, Adela Kotowska
Le baiser de la fée: 1. Sinfonia (Arr. Dushkin for Violin and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
Le baiser de la fée: 2. Danses Suisses (Arr. Dushkin for Violin and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
Le baiser de la fée: 3. Scherzo (Arr. Dushkin for Violin and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
Le baiser de la fée: 4. Pas de deux - Adagio, Variations & Coda (Arr. Dushkin for Violin and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
Petrouchka: Danse Russe (Arr. Dushkin & Stravinsky for Violin and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
Hungarian Folk Tunes: 1. Parlando (Arr. Szigeti for Violin and Piano)Béla Bartók, Ida Haendel, Ivor Newton
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