Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Georg Kulenkampff's "The Great Violin Concertos Recorded in Berlin." This exquisite collection, released on September 1, 2015, under the Andromeda label, showcases Kulenkampff's virtuosity and deep connection with the violin. Spanning a generous 3 hours and 6 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated violin concertos in the classical repertoire.
Kulenkampff's masterful interpretations bring a fresh perspective to works by composers such as Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Dvořák. The album features iconic pieces like Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, and Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77, as well as lesser-known gems like Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1. Each concerto is performed with precision and passion, highlighting Kulenkampff's technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Recorded in Berlin, the album captures the rich acoustic nuances of the concertos, providing an immersive listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Kulenkampff's renditions offer a captivating exploration of the violin's expressive range. This album is a testament to Kulenkampff's enduring legacy as one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
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Tracks
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: III. Allegretto non troppoFelix Mendelssohn, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1: I. In kräftigem, nicht zu schnellem TempoRobert Schumann, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1: II. LangsamRobert Schumann, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1: III. Lebhaft doch nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: I. Allegro moderatoMax Bruch, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Joseph Keilberth
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Joseph Keilberth
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Joseph Keilberth
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Georg Kulenkampff, Staatskapelle Berlin, Arthur Rother
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: II. CanzonettaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Georg Kulenkampff, Berlin Staatsoper Orchestra, Arthur Rother
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, TH 59: III. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Georg Kulenkampff, Berlin Staatsoper Orchestra, Arthur Rother
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96: I. Allegro ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96: II. Adagio ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Georg Kulenkampff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum