Renaud Capuçon, the renowned French violinist, presents a captivating collection of classical masterpieces with his upcoming album "Fantasie - Violin Pearls," set to release on January 20, 2025, under Warner Classics. This album is a testament to Capuçon's virtuosity and his deep connection with the violin repertoire, spanning from the Baroque era to the 20th century.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, including Vivaldi's iconic "The Four Seasons," Beethoven's sonatas, and Schubert's fantasies, showcasing Capuçon's versatility and technical brilliance. The tracklist also includes lesser-known gems by composers such as Bartók, Dutilleux, and Martinů, offering a fresh perspective on the violin's expressive capabilities.
Capuçon is joined by esteemed collaborators, including pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and cellist Gautier Capuçon, his brother, in select pieces, adding depth and richness to the performances. The album's duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes provides a substantial journey through the violin's timeless repertoire.
Produced by Frédéric Briant, "Fantasie - Violin Pearls" promises to be a highlight in Renaud Capuçon's discography, appealing to both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album's release is highly anticipated, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who listen.
Tracks
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": III. Allegro "La caccia"Antonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: VII. PrestoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (a) Allegretto con variazioni. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (e) Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (f) Variation VLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (g) Variation VILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 30, Jeering Song. Allegro ironico (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 36, Drunkard's Song. Vivace (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 34, Allegretto (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 19, Allegretto (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: II. Poules et coqsCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Esther Hoppe, Frank Braley, Michel Dalberto, Paul Meyer
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: VIII. Personnages à longues oreillesCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Esther Hoppe
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XII. FossilesCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Esther Hoppe, Florent Jodelet, Frank Braley, Gautier Capuçon, Michel Dalberto, Paul Meyer
Bach, JS: Two-Part Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bach, JS: Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (a) Tema con variazioni. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (e) Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: IV. Andante moltoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Bach, JS: French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: V. Menuet (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XIV. FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Emmanuel Pahud, Esther Hoppe, Florent Jodelet, Frank Braley, Gautier Capuçon, Janne Saksala, Michel Dalberto, Paul Meyer
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: III. Perpetuum mobile. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": Interlude 1Henri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": II. VifHenri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": Interlude 2Henri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes": Interlude 3Henri Dutilleux, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73: II. Très vifMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon
Schubert: Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": Thema. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: VI. AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850: Prelude (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Dinicu: Hora staccato (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Grigoras Dinicu, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Prokofiev: Suite No. 1 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64bis: V. Masks (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Martinů: Duet for Violin and Cello No. 2: I. AllegrettoBohuslav Martinů, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Schubert: Am Tage aller Seelen, D. 343 "Litanei" (Version for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 26, Moderato (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)Béla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1018: IV. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 4, Du Ring an meinem Finger (Version for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
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