Since you are interested in Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
RICHARD STRAUSS
The Lost Concerts (Rec 1947) [two CD set] Alfred Blumen (piano) / Philharmonia Orchestra / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Richard Strauss [ Testament / 2 CD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "This London account communicates... fervently his tender and passionate belief in the piece." Gramophone Magazine, April 2009 |
SCHUMANN / FRANCK / SZYMANOWSKI / RAVEL
Violin Works David Oistrakh (violin) Vladimir Yampolsky (piano) [ Testament / CD - released 20/Nov/2008 ] This Enescu Festival programme is a very interesting one, beginning with a 'stepchild' of the repertoire. Schumann's music for violin and orchestra, intended for Joseph Joachim, has had even less exposure than his other violin music: the Concerto was... |
SIBELIUS / ELGAR
Violin Concertos (recorded 1984 & 1993) Ida Haendel (violin) / City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle [ Testament / CD - released 10/Oct/2009 ] "..it is Haendel's thoroughly personal input of humanity, expressive power, and her dynamic fusion of immediacy and profound insight that puts this performance in a class of its own. It is simply mind-blowing." The Telegraph, 28th July 2009 ***** |
BACH / SOR / TURINA / TIPPETT / SCHUBERT
Guitar Recital Julian Bream (guitar) [ Testament / CD - released 18/Nov/2007 ] Reissued on the Testament label. Also features guitarist John Williams |