Renaud Capuçon, the renowned French violinist, invites you into a world of musical brilliance with his upcoming album "Fantasie - Violin Pearls," set to release on January 20, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection of chamber music pieces spans a duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical compositions that showcase Capuçon's virtuosity and artistry.
The album is a carefully curated journey through the ages, featuring masterpieces from composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Bartók, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, Dutilleux, Prokofiev, and more. Each track is a pearl in its own right, meticulously selected to highlight the depth and versatility of the violin. From the lively and spirited "Four Seasons" by Vivaldi to the intricate and profound works of Bach and Beethoven, Capuçon's renditions bring a fresh and captivating perspective to these timeless classics.
Capuçon's interpretation of these pieces is marked by his distinctive style, blending technical precision with emotional resonance. His collaboration with esteemed musicians on this album ensures a harmonious and immersive listening experience. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Fantasie - Violin Pearls" promises to be a captivating exploration of the violin's expressive range and the genius of its composers.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": III. Allegro "La caccia"Antonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: VII. PrestoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (a) Allegretto con variazioni. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (e) Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (f) Variation VLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (g) Variation VILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 30, Jeering Song. Allegro ironico (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 36, Drunkard's Song. Vivace (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 34, Allegretto (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 19, Allegretto (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: II. Poules et coqsCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Esther Hoppe, Frank Braley, Michel Dalberto, Paul Meyer
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: VIII. Personnages à longues oreillesCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Esther Hoppe
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XII. FossilesCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Esther Hoppe, Florent Jodelet, Frank Braley, Gautier Capuçon, Michel Dalberto, Paul Meyer
Bach, JS: Two-Part Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bach, JS: Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (a) Tema con variazioni. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (e) Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: IV. Andante moltoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Bach, JS: French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: V. Menuet (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XIV. FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Emmanuel Pahud, Esther Hoppe, Florent Jodelet, Frank Braley, Gautier Capuçon, Janne Saksala, Michel Dalberto, Paul Meyer
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: III. Perpetuum mobile. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": Interlude 1Henri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": II. VifHenri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": Interlude 2Henri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": Interlude 3Henri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73: II. Très vifMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon
Schubert: Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": Thema. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: VI. AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850: Prelude (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Dinicu: Hora staccato (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Grigoras Dinicu, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Prokofiev: Suite No. 1 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64bis: V. Masks (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Martinů: Duet for Violin and Cello No. 2: I. AllegrettoBohuslav Martinů, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Schubert: Am Tage aller Seelen, D. 343 "Litanei" (Version for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 26, Moderato (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1018: IV. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 4, Du Ring an meinem Finger (Version for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
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