Concerto for Violin and Piano; Violin Concerto in D minor

by Felix Mendelssohn

Concerto for Violin and Piano; Violin Concerto in D minor cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 June 1989
  • Label: Hyperion
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 58:53
  • Community rating: 4.06/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This classical release compiles two of the German Romantic composer's brilliant early concertante works. Highlighting his prodigious talent, the recordings emphasize the intricate interplay between soloists and orchestra characteristic of his foundational style.

Genres

Descriptors: Piano, orchestral, strings, piano, virtuosic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. 1. Allegro (18:23)
  2. 2. Adagio (9:11)
  3. 3. Allegro Molto (8:59)
  4. 1. Allegro Molto (8:52)
  5. 2. Andante - Attacca: (9:40)
  6. 3. Allegro (3:48)

Credits

  • Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - primary artist, composed by
  • Gidon Kremer - primary artist, violin
  • Martha Argerich - primary artist, piano
  • Johann Joseph Schmeller - painting [pastel of mendelssohn]

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