"Cantabile" - Violin Gems is a captivating compilation by Various Artists, set to be released on May 8, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection spans a duration of 4 hours and 33 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of violin masterpieces that traverse various genres and epochs.
The album is a testament to the versatility and brilliance of the violin, featuring compositions from renowned masters such as Mendelssohn, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius, among others. Each track is meticulously selected and arranged, showcasing the instrument's expressive range and technical prowess. From the delicate nuances of Schubert's "Rondo brillant" to the fiery virtuosity of Paganini's "I palpiti," the album is a journey through the evolution of violin music.
Highlighted pieces include the enchanting "Mélodie" from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euricide," arranged by Kreisler, the lyrical "Estrellita" by Ponce, and the dynamic "Slavonic Dances" by Dvořák. The album also features notable arrangements by celebrated violinists such as Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz, and Fritz Seitz, adding a layer of historical and artistic significance.
"Cantabile" - Violin Gems is not just a collection of songs but a celebration of the violin's enduring legacy. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a deeply engaging and enriching listening experience.
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Op. 62: No. 1, Andante espressivo, MWV U185 (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Gluck / Arr. Kreisler: Mélodie (From Orfeo ed Euricide)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Schubert: Fantasie in C Major, Op. 159, D. 934: I. Andante moltoFranz Schubert, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Debussy: La plus que lente, CD 128, L. 121 (Arr. Roques for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Ponce: 2 Canciones mexicanas: No. 2, Estrellita (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Manuel Ponce, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Sibelius: 2 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: No. 1 in D MinorJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Sibelius: 2 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: No. 2 in D MajorJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Sibelius: 4 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89: No. 3 in E-Flat MajorJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8: II. Allegretto quasi andantinoEdvard Grieg, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: I. Allegro moderato (Cadenza by Cohen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: II. Adagio (Cadenza by Cohen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: III. Presto (Cadenza by Cohen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Schumann: Myrthen, Op. 25: No. 1, Widmung (Arr. Auer for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Ries: La capricciosaFerdinand Ries, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Schubert: Rondo brillant in B Minor, Op. 70, D. 895: I. AndanteFranz Schubert, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Paganini: Cantabile in D Major, Op. 17Niccolò Paganini, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Schubert: Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: Ballet Music II (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Poldowski: TangoPoldowski, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Wieniawski: L'école moderne, Op. 10: No. 5, Alla saltarella (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Henryk Wieniawski, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Kreisler: Rondino on a Theme by BeethovenFritz Kreisler, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Dvořák: Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 145: No. 2 in E Minor (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, Act 1: Masks (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Bazzini: Calabrese, Op. 34Antonio Bazzini, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8: IV. Finale. AllegrettoFrédéric Chopin, Andreas Brantelid, Marianna Shirinyan, Vilde Frang
Lloyd Webber: The Gardens at Eastwell "A Late Summer Impression" (Arr. Soudoplatoff for Violin and Strings)William Lloyd Webber, Vilde Frang, Robin Ticciati, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Maxim Rysanov, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: III. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Maxim Rysanov, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Paganini: I palpiti, Op. 13Niccolò Paganini, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: I. AndantinoSergei Prokofiev, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117: II. Fuga. Risoluto non troppo vivoBéla Bartók, Vilde Frang
Scriabin / Arr. Szigeti for Violin and Piano: 12 Études, Op. 8: No. 10 in D-Flat MajorAlexander Scriabin, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tantoJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Vilde Frang, Pekka Kuusisto, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto (Cadenza by Joachim)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Moderato nobileErich Wolfgang Korngold, Vilde Frang, James Gaffigan, Hr-sinfonieorchester
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. RomanzeErich Wolfgang Korngold, Vilde Frang, James Gaffigan, Hr-sinfonieorchester
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Allegro assai vivaceErich Wolfgang Korngold, Vilde Frang, James Gaffigan, Hr-sinfonieorchester
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (a) Praeludium. LargoCarl Nielsen, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (b) Allegro cavallerescoCarl Nielsen, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Stravinsky: Violin Concerto in D Major: I. ToccataIgor Stravinsky, Vilde Frang, Pekka Kuusisto, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Strauss, R: Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabileRichard Strauss, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Elgar: Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: II. AndanteEdward Elgar, Vilde Frang, Robin Ticciati, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
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