"Cantabile" - Violin Gems is a captivating instrumental compilation album set to release on May 8, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection features a diverse array of violin masterpieces performed by various artists, including the renowned Vilde Frang and José Gallardo. Spanning a generous 4 hours and 33 minutes, the album is a treasure trove of 46 tracks that showcase the violin's expressive range and technical brilliance.
From the romantic elegance of Mendelssohn's "Songs Without Words" to the fiery virtuosity of Paganini's "I palpiti," the album traverses a broad spectrum of musical styles and eras. Highlights include the lyrical beauty of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, the dramatic intensity of Sibelius's Violin Concerto, and the intricate artistry of Bartók's Sonata for Solo Violin. The album also features lesser-known gems like Korngold's Violin Concerto and Nielsen's Violin Concerto, offering a fresh perspective on the violin repertoire.
"Cantabile" - Violin Gems is not just a celebration of the violin but also a testament to the skill and artistry of the performers. Each track is a showcase of the violin's versatility, from the delicate nuances of a Schubert melody to the thunderous power of a Tchaikovsky finale. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the timeless appeal of the violin.
Tracks
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Op. 62: No. 1, Andante espressivo, MWV U185 (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Gluck / Arr. Kreisler: Mélodie (From Orfeo ed Euricide)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Schubert: Fantasie in C Major, Op. 159, D. 934: I. Andante moltoFranz Schubert, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Debussy: La plus que lente, CD 128, L. 121 (Arr. Roques for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Ponce: 2 Canciones mexicanas: No. 2, Estrellita (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Manuel Ponce, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Sibelius: 2 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: No. 1 in D MinorJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Sibelius: 2 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: No. 2 in D MajorJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Sibelius: 4 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89: No. 3 in E-Flat MajorJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8: II. Allegretto quasi andantinoEdvard Grieg, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: I. Allegro moderato (Cadenza by Cohen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: II. Adagio (Cadenza by Cohen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: III. Presto (Cadenza by Cohen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Schumann: Myrthen, Op. 25: No. 1, Widmung (Arr. Auer for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Ries: La capricciosaFerdinand Ries, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Schubert: Rondo brillant in B Minor, Op. 70, D. 895: I. AndanteFranz Schubert, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Paganini: Cantabile in D Major, Op. 17Niccolò Paganini, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Schubert: Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: Ballet Music II (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Poldowski: TangoPoldowski, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Wieniawski: L'école moderne, Op. 10: No. 5, Alla saltarella (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Henryk Wieniawski, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Kreisler: Rondino on a Theme by BeethovenFritz Kreisler, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Dvořák: Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 145: No. 2 in E Minor (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, Act 1: Masks (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Bazzini: Calabrese, Op. 34Antonio Bazzini, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8: IV. Finale. AllegrettoFrédéric Chopin, Andreas Brantelid, Marianna Shirinyan, Vilde Frang
Lloyd Webber: The Gardens at Eastwell "A Late Summer Impression" (Arr. Soudoplatoff for Violin and Strings)William Lloyd Webber, Vilde Frang, Robin Ticciati, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Maxim Rysanov, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: III. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Maxim Rysanov, Jonathan Cohen, Arcangelo
Paganini: I palpiti, Op. 13Niccolò Paganini, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: I. AndantinoSergei Prokofiev, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117: II. Fuga. Risoluto non troppo vivoBéla Bartók, Vilde Frang
Scriabin / Arr. Szigeti for Violin and Piano: 12 Études, Op. 8: No. 10 in D-Flat MajorAlexander Scriabin, Vilde Frang, José Gallardo
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tantoJean Sibelius, Vilde Frang, Thomas Søndergård, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Vilde Frang, Pekka Kuusisto, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto (Cadenza by Joachim)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vilde Frang, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Moderato nobileErich Wolfgang Korngold, Vilde Frang, James Gaffigan, Hr-sinfonieorchester
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. RomanzeErich Wolfgang Korngold, Vilde Frang, James Gaffigan, Hr-sinfonieorchester
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Allegro assai vivaceErich Wolfgang Korngold, Vilde Frang, James Gaffigan, Hr-sinfonieorchester
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (a) Praeludium. LargoCarl Nielsen, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (b) Allegro cavallerescoCarl Nielsen, Vilde Frang, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Gullberg Jensen
Stravinsky: Violin Concerto in D Major: I. ToccataIgor Stravinsky, Vilde Frang, Pekka Kuusisto, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Strauss, R: Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabileRichard Strauss, Vilde Frang, Michail Lifits
Elgar: Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: II. AndanteEdward Elgar, Vilde Frang, Robin Ticciati, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
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