"Romance" - Violin Pearls is a captivating journey through the world of classical and chamber music, masterfully curated and performed by the renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon. Released on July 29, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album spans a diverse range of compositions, from timeless classics to lesser-known gems, all beautifully arranged for violin and various ensembles.
The album opens with a delicate rendition of Debussy's "Clair de Lune," arranged for violin and piano, setting a serene and introspective tone. It continues with a mix of solo and ensemble pieces, including works by Schubert, Bach, Vivaldi, and Brahms, showcasing Capuçon's exceptional versatility and technical prowess. The tracklist also features enchanting themes from popular films, such as "The Twilight Saga - New Moon," "The Godfather," and "Schindler's List," adding a touch of cinematic magic to the classical repertoire.
With a duration of 2 hours and 32 minutes, "Romance" offers an immersive listening experience, blending the elegance of traditional chamber music with the passion and expressiveness of Capuçon's violin playing. The album is a testament to the artist's deep connection with the music and his ability to bring out the emotional depth and nuance in each piece. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Romance" - Violin Pearls is sure to enchant and inspire.
Elgar: La capricieuse, Op. 17Edward Elgar, 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
Schubert: Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": Thema. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": II. Adagio - PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 4 in C Minor, BWV 1017: I. Siciliano. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
New Moon (From "The Twilight Saga - New Moon")Alexandre Desplat, Renaud Capuçon, Stéphane Denève, Brussels Philharmonic
Love Theme (From "The Godfather")Nino Rota, Renaud Capuçon, Stéphane Denève, Brussels Philharmonic
Suite (From "Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain")Yann Tiersen, Renaud Capuçon, Stéphane Denève, Brussels Philharmonic
Summer of '42Michel Legrand, Renaud Capuçon, Stéphane Denève, Brussels Philharmonic
Schubert: Am Tage aller Seelen, D. 343 "Litanei" (Version for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Schubert: Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": IntroductionFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Brahms: Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: II. Presto non assaiJohannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Nicholas Angelich
Klein: Duo for Violon and Cello: II. LentoGideon Klein, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66, MWV Q33: III. Scherzo. Molto allegro quasi prestoFelix Mendelssohn, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon, Nicholas Angelich
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: Piano Quartets, WoO 36: No. 3 in C Major: III. Rondo. Allegro (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Lyda Chen, Gautier Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Stravinsky: Mavra: Parasha's Song. "My Dear Friend" (Transcr. Dushkin for Violin and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, 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
Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 2, Er, der Herrlichste von allen (Version for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 4, Du Ring an meinem Finger (Version for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con moto (Excerpt)Franz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
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
Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121: II. Sehr lebhaft (Live)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 88: No. 1, Romanze. Nicht schnell, mit innigem Ausdruck (Live)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: II. Adagio espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Thème principal (du film "La Liste de Schindler")John Williams, Renaud Capuçon, Stéphane Denève, Brussels Philharmonic
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1016: II. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 4 in C Minor, BWV 1017: III. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
Boulogne de Saint-Georges: Violin Concerto No. 9 in G Major, Op. 8: III. RondeauJoseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 2: Ballet des ombres heureuses (Arr. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio 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
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Haydn: Keyboard Trio in G Major, Hob. XV:25 "Gypsy": III. Finale. Rondo all'ongarese (Live)Joseph Haydn, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: II. Blues. ModeratoMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
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
Bach, JS: French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: IV. Air (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
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