Renaud Capuçon, the celebrated French violinist, brings the enchanting ambiance of the Verbier Festival to life with his latest album, "Renaud Capuçon in Verbier." Recorded live in 2025, this exquisite collection showcases Capuçon's virtuosity and musical depth through a captivating program of chamber and orchestral works. The album features a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3, highlighting Capuçon's technical brilliance and expressive phrasing. The hauntingly beautiful "Concerto funebre" by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst is another standout, demonstrating Capuçon's ability to convey profound emotion and narrative through his playing. The album also includes the romantic "Romance in F Major for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 85" and the playful "Amitié for 2 Violins and Orchestra, Op. 26," showcasing Capuçon's versatility and collaborative spirit. With a total duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album is a testament to Capuçon's artistry and the magic of the Verbier Festival. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: I. Allegro assai - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: II. Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3: III. Allegro vivace - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Concerto funebre: I. Introduction. Largo - LiveKarl Amadeus Hartmann, Renaud Capuçon, Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
Concerto funebre: II. Adagio - LiveKarl Amadeus Hartmann, Renaud Capuçon, Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
Concerto funebre: III. Allegro di molto - LiveKarl Amadeus Hartmann, Renaud Capuçon, Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
Concerto funebre: IV. Choral. Langsamer Marsch - LiveKarl Amadeus Hartmann, Renaud Capuçon, Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
Romance in F Major for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 85 - LiveMax Bruch, Renaud Capuçon, Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Amitié for 2 Violins and Orchestra, Op. 26 - LiveEugène Ysaÿe, Renaud Capuçon, Joshua Bell, Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding