Violin Concerto, Op. 99

by Dmitri Shostakovich

Violin Concerto, Op. 99 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: Soviet Union
  • Length: 36:19
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Withheld during periods of Soviet political censorship, this monumental composition finally reached the public with David Oistrakh as its dedicated soloist. 'Violin Concerto, Op. 99' traverses bleak, nocturnal landscapes and frantic, virtuosic cadenzas, embodying profound psychological tension and structural brilliance.

Genres

Descriptors: Modern, long-form, majestic, complex, sweeping, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 99: I. Nocturne. Adagio (12:00)
  2. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 99: II. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo (6:13)
  3. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 99: III. Passacaglia. Andante (13:20)
  4. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 99: IV. Burlesca. Allegro con brio (4:44)

Credits

  • Dmitri Shostakovich - primary artist, composed by
  • David Oistrach - primary artist, violin
  • Dimitri Mitropoulos - primary artist, conductor
  • Charles Burr - sleeve notes

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