Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Michael Rabin's "Classical Masters 1954-1960," a meticulously curated collection of his most captivating performances. Spanning a remarkable five hours and twenty minutes, this album is a testament to Rabin's virtuosity and the enduring appeal of the violin concerto. The tracklist is a veritable feast for classical enthusiasts, featuring iconic works such as Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35," Saint-Saëns' "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A Minor, Op. 28," and Ravel's "Tzigane," among others. Rabin's masterful interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these beloved pieces, showcasing his technical prowess and deep emotional resonance. Released on June 27, 2012, by Unchained Melodie, this compilation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the rich tapestry of classical music through the lens of one of its most gifted performers.
2012 Unchained Melodie
Tracks
Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 6: I. Allegro maestosoNiccolò Paganini
Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 6: II. AdagioNiccolò Paganini
Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 6: III. Allegro spirituosoNiccolò Paganini
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A Minor, Op. 28Camille Saint-Saëns
Thaïs: MeditationJules Massenet
Nocturne in D Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2Frédéric Chopin
Tale of Tsar Saltan: Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: I. AllegroFelix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: III. AllegrettoFelix Mendelssohn
Scottish Fantasy in E Flat Major, Op. 46: I. GraveMax Bruch
Scottish Fantasy in E Flat Major, Op. 46: II. ScherzoMax Bruch
Scottish Fantasy in E Flat Major, Op. 46: III. Andante sostenutoMax Bruch
Scottish Fantasy in E Flat Major, Op. 46: IV. FinaleMax Bruch
Violin Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 14: I. Allegro moderatoHenryk Wieniawski
Violin Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 14: II. PreghieraHenryk Wieniawski
Violin Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 14: III. RondoHenryk Wieniawski
Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: I. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach
Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: II. FugaJohann Sebastian Bach
Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: III. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach
Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: IV. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. CanzonettaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. FinalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
TziganeMaurice Ravel
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: I. ModeratoAlexander Glazunov
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: II. Andante sostenutoAlexander Glazunov
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: III. AllegroAlexander Glazunov
Havanaise, Op. 83Camille Saint-Saëns
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderatoHenryk Wieniawski
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: II. RomanceHenryk Wieniawski
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro con fuocoHenryk Wieniawski
Sonata in D Minor, Op. 27, No. 3: BalladeEugène Ysaÿe
Sonata in C Minor, Op. 27, No. 4: I. AllemandaEugène Ysaÿe
Sonata in C Minor, Op. 27, No. 4: II. SarabandeEugène Ysaÿe
Sonata in C Minor, Op. 27, No. 4: III. FinaleEugène Ysaÿe
Études-Caprice, Op. 18, No. 4Henryk Wieniawski
Pièce en forme d'HabaneraClaude Debussy
La plus que lenteClaude Debussy
Jeune filles au jardinFederico Mompou
Étude in Thirds, Op. 8, No. 10Alexander Scriabin
March from "Love for Three Oranges"Sergei Prokofiev
Caprice viennois, Op. 2Fritz Kreisler
Sea-shellCarl Engel
La capricieuse, Op. 17Edward Elgar
Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), Op. 20, No. 1Pablo de Sarasate
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