Concerto in E minor (Opus 64)

by Felix Mendelssohn

Concerto in E minor (Opus 64) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1935
  • Label: Victor
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 39:50
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This mid-decade release captures the essential lyricism and brilliant technical demands of one of the violin repertoire's most frequently performed concertos. The recording serves as a sturdy historical example of the robust, heavily expressive romantic performance practice prevalent before the Second World War. It navigates the soaring melodies and furious passagework with intense virtuosity.

Genres

Descriptors: fusion

Tracklist

  1. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato
  2. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante
  3. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace

Credits

  • The First Calls - primary artist
  • Ronnie Cuber - baritone saxophone
  • Mark Egan - bass
  • Dave Weckl - drums
  • Richard Tee - electric piano
  • Georg Wadenius - guitar
  • Sammy Figueroa - percussion
  • Clifford Carter - synthesizer

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