Mariko Honda's 1988 album, "Mendelssohn / Bruch: Violin Concertos," is a captivating exploration of two iconic violin concertos, showcasing Honda's exceptional artistry and technical prowess. The album features Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, a romantic masterpiece known for its lyrical melodies and virtuosic passages, and Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26, a dramatic and expressive work that highlights the violin's full range. Honda's interpretations are both sensitive and powerful, bringing out the depth and nuance of these timeless compositions. Recorded with the Naxos label, this 56-minute album is a testament to Honda's musicality and her ability to connect with the listener through her playing.
1988 Naxos1988 Naxos
Tracks
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Mariko Honda, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Clark
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: II. Andante - Allegretto non troppoFelix Mendelssohn, Mariko Honda, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Clark
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: III. Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Mariko Honda, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Clark
Violin COncErto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 26: I. Prelude. Allegro moderatoMax Bruch, Mariko Honda, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Clark
Violin COncErto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Mariko Honda, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Clark
Violin COncErto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Mariko Honda, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Clark
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