Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with Renaud Capuçon's exquisite album, "Les Stars Du Classique: Renaud Capuçon." Released on September 15, 2010, under Warner Classics, this album is a testament to Capuçon's virtuosity and his deep connection with the violin. Spanning a little over an hour, this collection of chamber and classical pieces offers a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album kicks off with Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, showcasing Capuçon's technical prowess and emotional depth. It continues with a blend of well-known and lesser-known works, including pieces by Brahms, Saint-Saëns, and Massenet, each performed with Capuçon's signature elegance and precision. The inclusion of Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 adds a touch of classical charm, while modern compositions by Korngold and Suk bring a fresh perspective.
Capuçon's interpretation of Tchaikovsky's "Valse sentimentale" and Dvořák's "Humoresques" is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating his ability to infuse each piece with a unique and personal touch. The album concludes with a captivating performance of Korngold's Violin Concerto, leaving the listener with a lasting impression of Capuçon's extraordinary talent.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire. Renaud Capuçon's "Les Stars Du Classique: Renaud Capuçon" is a celebration of the violin and a testament to the enduring power of classical music.
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Daniel Harding, Renaud Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Sonata in C Minor "F-A-E": III. Scherzo, WoO 2Johannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Nicholas Angelich
Saint-Saëns: Introduction et rondo capriccioso, Op. 28Camille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Daniel Harding
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: MéditationJules Massenet, Renaud Capuçon, Daniel Harding, Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: III. Rondeau. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renaud Capuçon, Louis Langrée, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Mendelssohn: 6 Gesänge, Op. 34: No. 2, Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, MWV K86 (Version for Violin and Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentale (Version for Violin and Piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Dvořák: 8 Humoresques, Op. 101, B. 187: No. 7 in G-Flat Major (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Suk: 4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 17: No. 3 Un poco tristeJosef Suk, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Moderato nobileErich Wolfgang Korngold, Renaud Capuçon, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra