Since you are interested in Violin Concertos (rec 1955), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Triple Concerto (coupled with Brahms - Double Concerto) David Oistrakh (violin) / Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) / Sviatoslav Richter (piano) / Herbert von Karajan, George Szell [ Warner Classics / CD - released 1/Dec/2012 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1801-1850) -- "(The Beethoven) is a marvellous performance that will clearly remain a classic for years to come. The Brahms receives an exceptionally rich performance." Gramophone |
JOHANN STRAUSS 11
Waltzes and Polkas Philadelphia Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy [ Sony Essential / CD - released 5/Jun/2008 ] "I personally feel that almost all of the material Ormandy committed to disc with the Philadelphians during his association with CBS/Columbia/Sony is worth owning, and this CD of Strauss Waltzes is no exception." (Amazon.com) |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Violin Concertos (with Mozart-Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major) [rec 1946-53] Jascha Heifetz (violin) / Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / RCA Victor Chamber Orchestra / London Symphony Orchestra [ Naxos Historical Great Violinists / CD - released 20/Jun/2008 ] One of the great 20th century violinists, at his best Heifetz played the concerto and sonata repertoire with a strong command of structure, minute attention to detail and an unequalled sensuous beauty of tone. |
BEETHOVEN
Violin Sonatas Nos. 8-10 (Rec 1952) Joseph Fuchs (violin) Artur Balsam (piano) [ Naxos Historical Great Violinists / CD - released 1/Dec/2008 ] "The Kreutzer is spick and span, decisive and taut, albeit there are one of two misplaced rubati. Overall it's robust, masculine playing, fluid and trenchant in the central movement as well, where trills are very fast; occasional portamenti as well.... |
J.S. BACH
Magnificat BWV243 / Cantata 'Ich habe genug' BWV82 Scola Cantorum of Oxford / Northern Chamber Orchestra / Nicholas Ward [ Naxos / CD - released 22/Sep/2007 ] "These are really marvellous recordings...the music is fluid and uplifting" - Manchester Evening News (U.K.) |