Jacques Thibaud's "Franck, Granados & Others: Violin Works" is a captivating collection of violin masterpieces, released in 1990 under the Biddulph Recordings label. This album spans a rich tapestry of chamber music and classical piano, showcasing Thibaud's virtuosity and deep connection with the violin. The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the intricate and expressive works of César Franck, such as the Violin Sonata in A Major, to the passionate and evocative pieces by Enrique Granados, including selections from his 12 Danzas españolas. Thibaud's collaboration with pianist Alfred Cortot on Franck's sonata adds a layer of depth and historical significance to the recording. The album also includes arrangements by Fritz Kreisler and other notable musicians, highlighting Thibaud's versatility and the timeless appeal of these works. With a duration of just over an hour, this album offers a comprehensive and engaging journey through some of the most beloved and technically demanding violin repertoire.
Tracks
Les fêtes d'Hébé, RCT 41: Tambourin (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3 in F Minor, Allegro moderato (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Franz Schubert, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
24 Caprices for Violin, Op. 22: No. 18 in F Minor (Arr. J. Thibaud for Violin & Piano)Pierre Rode, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
Voix intimes, Op. 45: No. 5, SérénitéHenri Vieuxtemps, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
Etudes-Caprices, Op. 18: No. 4, Caprice in A Minor (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Henryk Wieniawski, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 78: No. 2 in E Minor (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
The Golden Cockerel: Hymn to the Sun (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
12 Danzas españolas, Op. 37 (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano): No. 5, AndaluzaEnrique Granados, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
12 Danzas españolas, Op. 37 (Arr. J. Thibaud for Violin & Piano): No. 6, Rondalla aragonesaEnrique Granados, Jacques Thibaud, Harold Craxton
Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto ben moderatoCésar Franck, Jacques Thibaud, Alfred Cortot
Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: II. AllegroCésar Franck, Jacques Thibaud, Alfred Cortot
Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-fantasia. Ben moderato - Molto lentoCésar Franck, Jacques Thibaud, Alfred Cortot
Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, Jacques Thibaud, Alfred Cortot
Le déluge, Op. 45: Prelude (Arr. for Violin & Piano)Camille Saint-Saëns, Jacques Thibaud, Jesús Maria Sanromá
Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XIII. Le cygne (Arr. for Violin & Piano)Camille Saint-Saëns, Jacques Thibaud, Jesús Maria Sanromá
Petite Suite, L. 65: I. En bateau (Arr. G. Choisnel for Violin & Piano)Claude Debussy, Jacques Thibaud, Jesús Maria Sanromá
Madrigale (Version for Violin & Piano)Achille Simonetti, Jacques Thibaud, Jesús Maria Sanromá
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