Frank Peter Zimmermann, one of the most celebrated violinists of our time, presents a captivating journey through the classical repertoire with his latest album, "Zimmermann Plays Beethoven, Mozart & More." Released on December 3, 2024, under Warner Classics, this album is a testament to Zimmermann's virtuosity and his deep connection with the music of the great composers.
The album features a diverse selection of works, showcasing Zimmermann's exceptional skill and versatility. The centerpiece is Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61, with cadenzas by Fritz Kreisler, performed with the English Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Jeffrey Tate. This monumental work is a display of Zimmermann's technical prowess and emotional depth, as he navigates the concerto's intricate passages and expressive melodies.
In addition to Beethoven, the album includes works by Mozart, featuring the Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379, and the Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377. These sonatas highlight Zimmermann's ability to bring out the delicate nuances and charm of Mozart's compositions. The album also features works by Paganini, Prokofiev, Dvořák, Françaix, and Satie, offering a rich tapestry of styles and periods.
Zimmermann is joined by pianist Martin Helmchen for the sonatas and other chamber works, creating a seamless and intimate musical dialogue. The collaboration between Zimmermann and Helmchen is a highlight of the album, showcasing their exceptional chemistry and musical understanding.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 31 minutes, the album is a comprehensive exploration of the violin repertoire, offering something for every classical music enthusiast. Whether you're a longtime fan of Frank Peter Zimmermann or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to impress and inspire.
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 3Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 5Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 6Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 7Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 8Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 9Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 10Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 11Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 12Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 3Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 5Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 3Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler), Pt. 5Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Peter Zimmermann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: II. (a) Tema. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: II. (b) Variation IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: II. (c) Variation IIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: II. (d) Variation IIIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: II. (e) Variation IVWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: II. (f) Variation VWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 27 in G Major, K. 379: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 32 in B-Flat Major, K. 454: I. (a) LargoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 1 in E Major "The Arpeggio"Niccolò Paganini, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 13 in B-Flat Major "The Devil's Laughter"Niccolò Paganini, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 14 in E-Flat MajorNiccolò Paganini, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 16 in G MinorNiccolò Paganini, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Ysaÿe: Sonata for Solo Violin in G Major, Op. 27 No. 5: II. Danse rustique. Allegro giocoso molto moderatoEugène Ysaÿe, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (a) Tema. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (b) Variation IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (c) Variation IIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (d) Variation IIIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (e) Variation IVWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (f) Variation VWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 25 in F Major, K. 377: II. (g) Variation VIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: March (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Prokofiev: 5 Mélodies, Op. 35bis: No. 4, Allegretto leggero e scherzandoSergei Prokofiev, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Dvořák: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: I. (b) Quasi moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Franz Welser-Möst, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Françaix: Sonatina for Violin and Piano: I. VivaceJean Françaix, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Françaix: Sonatina for Violin and Piano: III. Thème variéJean Françaix, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Satie: Choses vues à droite et à gauche: I. Choral hypocriteErik Satie, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Satie: Choses vues à droite et à gauche: II. Fugue à tâtonsErik Satie, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
Satie: Choses vues à droite et à gauche: III. Fantaisie musculaireErik Satie, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alexander Lonquich
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