Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Isaac Stern's "L'âme du violon," a captivating compilation released in 2008 under Sony Classical. This exquisite collection spans a generous 3 hours and 38 minutes, featuring a rich tapestry of chamber and orchestral works that showcase Stern's virtuosity and the profound expressiveness of the violin.
The album is a celebration of Stern's illustrious career, bringing together iconic pieces from composers such as Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Schubert, Dvořák, and Bach, among others. Each track is a masterclass in musical storytelling, from the soaring melodies of Beethoven's "Romance for Violin & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40" to the intricate dialogues of Bach's "Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043."
Performing with renowned orchestras like the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and the English Chamber Orchestra, Stern's playing is both technically brilliant and deeply emotive. The album also includes arrangements of works originally not for violin, such as Dvořák's "Humoresque in G-Flat Major, Op. 101, No. 7" and Tchaikovsky's "Vocalise," arranged by Albert Harris, demonstrating Stern's versatility and the violin's remarkable adaptability.
"L'âme du violon" is not just a collection of tracks but a journey through the soul of classical music, highlighting Isaac Stern's enduring legacy as one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra, Isaac Stern
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Pinchas Zukerman, Isaac Stern, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Romance for Violin & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Isaac Stern, Liszt Ferenc Kamarazenekar
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Isaac Stern, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Isaac Stern, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Violin Concerto, Op. 14: II. AndanteSamuel Barber, Isaac Stern, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: V. Rondo. AllegroÉdouard Lalo, Isaac Stern, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Eugene Ormandy, Isaac Stern, Philadelphia Orchestra
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956: I. Allegro ma non troppoFranz Schubert, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, Milton Katims, Pablo Casals, Paul Tortelier
Piano Trio No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke": III. Andante cantabile ma però con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Eugene Istomin, Isaac Stern, Leonard Rose
Violin Sonata in G Minor, D. 408, Op. 137 No. 3: II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Isaac Stern, Daniel Barenboim
London Trio No. 2 in G Major, Hob. IV:2Joseph Haydn, Isaac Stern, Mstislav Rostropovich, Jean-Pierre Rampal
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: I. Allegro non troppo, ma con brioJohannes Brahms, Isaac Stern, Cho-Liang Lin, Jaime Laredo, Michael Tree, Yo-Yo Ma
4 Romantic Pieces, Op. 75, B. 150: No. 1, Allegro moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Isaac Stern, Robert McDonald
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: III. Andante graziosoJohannes Brahms, Isaac Stern, Eugene Istomin, Leonard Rose
Humoresque in G-Flat Major, Op. 101, No. 7 (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Antonín Dvořák, Isaac Stern, Milton Katims, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
14 Songs, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise (Arr. A. Harris for Violin & Orchestra)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Isaac Stern, Frank Brieff, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Nocturne. Andante (Arr. for Violin & Orchestra)Alexander Borodin, Frank Brieff, Isaac Stern, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, Liebesleid (Arr. for Violin & Orchestra)Fritz Kreisler, Isaac Stern, Milton Katims, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, English Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Schneider
Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Harold Gomberg, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Harold Gomberg, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Harold Gomberg, New York Philharmonic, Isaac Stern
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