In de negentiende eeuw werden concerten afgesloten met virtuoze toegiften, zodat het publiek reden heeft om te applaudisseren. Samen met pianist Enrico Pace brengt de succesvolle violist Leonidas Kavakos vijftien geliefde toegiften zoals van Igor Stravinsky en Pablo de Sarasate die in Parijs werkten. Het programma wordt vervolgt met een Spaanse inbreng van Francisco Tarrega en Manuel de Falla. Kavakos speelt werken van Nicolo Paganini, waaronder zijn variatie op het Engelse volkslied. Kavakos geweldige vioolspel is verder te horen in werken van Henryk Wieniawski, Richard Strauss, Erno Dohnnanyi, Benjamin Britten, Edgar Elgar, PyotrTchaikovsky en Antonin Dvorak. Ruim vijf kwartier smullen van ultiem vioolspel, waarbij Kavakos getuigt van een grootste techniek op zijn Abergavenny Stradivarius uit 1724.
Virtuoso: Leonidas Kavakos
Britten: Reveille
Dohnányi: Ruralia hungarica: Gypsy Andante
Dvorak: Humoresque in G flat major, Op. 101 No. 7
Elgar: La Capricieuse, Op. 17
Falla: El sombrero de tres picos
Paganini: Introduction & Variations on 'Nel cor più non mi sento' by Paisiello
Paganini: Variations on 'God save the King', Op. 9
Sarasate: Caprice Basque, Op. 24
Sarasate: Danza Española No. 3: Romanza Andaluza, Op. 22, No. 1
Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier: Waltzes
Stravinsky: Danse Russe (from Pétrouchka)
Stravinsky: Chanson Russe
Tárrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Tchaikovsky: Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6
Wieniawski: Capriccio Valse in E major, Op. 7
Leonidas Kavakos (violin) & Enrico Pace (piano)
Leonidas Kavakos, one of the world’s finest violinists, showcases virtuoso works for the violin: included on this album are some of the most exciting and challenging violin works ever written, alongside beautiful, lyrical encores.
Displaying a formidable technique to stunning effect, Leonidas Kavakos is heard here at his very best; his unique style stealing the show in a dazzling, wide-ranging progamme.
Features the devilish and highly demanding violin writing of Italian Paganini alongside the Spanish influences of De Falla and Tarrega, the Czech allure of Dvorak, the elegance of Britten and Elgar, and the Russian spirit of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky
All the works expertly recorded here are associated with great players of the past – touring virtuosi travelling across Europe, looking to impress. On our European journey we hear flashy showpieces, tender romantic pieces, and everything in-between.
Leonidas Kavakos plays the Abergavenny Stradivarius of 1724 – a violin which itself will almost certainly have known legendary performances of these incredible works, and which sings here as if Kavakos was born to play them on this instrument
Known at the highest level for his virtuosity and superb musicianship, multiple award-winning Leonidas Kavakos has an enviable touring schedule playing with the world’s greatest orchestras and most outstanding chamber music partners; and an exclusive recording contract with Decca Classics
Tracks
Disc 1
1. Danse Russe (Arr. Dushkin)
2. Chanson Russe
3. Caprice Basque, Op.24
4. Romanza Andaluza, Op. 22, No.1
5. Recuerdos De La Alhambra
6. The Miller'S Dance (Arr. Szigeti)
7. Introduction And Variations On "Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento"
8. Capriccio-Valse, Op.7
9. Waltzes From "Der Rosenkavalier"
10. 2. Andante Rubato, Alla Zingaresca (Original Version)
11. Reveille
12. La Capricieuse, Op. 17
13. Valse Sentimentale, Op.51, No.6
14. God Save The King - Variations For Solo Violin
