Renaud Capuçon, one of the most celebrated violinists of our time, presents "Le Violon Roi," a magnificent 5-CD collection that showcases his extraordinary versatility and artistry. Released on November 18, 2016, under Warner Classics, this album is a comprehensive journey through the rich history of violin repertoire, spanning from the Baroque era to the early 20th century.
The album features a stunning array of works, including concertos, chamber music, and solo pieces, performed with Capuçon's signature elegance and technical brilliance. Highlights include Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major, and Beethoven's Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano, performed live. Capuçon also pays tribute to French composers with works by Fauré, Ravel, and Saint-Saëns, as well as showcasing his affinity for the music of his compatriots, such as Debussy and Massenet.
Capuçon is joined by an impressive lineup of musicians, including pianists Frank Braley and Michel Dalberto, cellist Gautier Capuçon, and the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Paavo Järvi. The album also features live recordings, adding an extra layer of intimacy and excitement.
With a total duration of over five hours, "Le Violon Roi" is a testament to Capuçon's profound musicality and his ability to connect with audiences on a deep level. 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 enduring power and beauty of the violin.
Tracks
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Daniel Harding, Renaud Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. RomanzeErich Wolfgang Korngold, Renaud Capuçon, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Daniel Harding, Wiener Philharmoniker
Schumann: Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 23: II. LangsamRobert Schumann, Daniel Harding, Renaud Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: II. Largo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Renaud Capuçon, Mischa Maisky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoJohannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Myung-Whun Chung
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renaud Capuçon, Antoine Tamestit, Louis Langrée, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: III. Presto (Cadenza by Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renaud Capuçon, Louis Langrée, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: IV. Rondo all Zingarese. PrestoJohannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Gérard Caussé, Nicholas Angelich
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100: III. Allegretto grazioso, quasi andanteJohannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Nicholas Angelich
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": II. Largo assai ed espressivo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Renaud Capuçon
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: III. Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105: I. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck (Live)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121: II. Sehr lebhaft (Live)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Tema con variazione. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley, Gérard Caussé, Alois Posch
Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13: IV. Allegro quasi prestoGabriel Fauré, Renaud Capuçon, Michel Dalberto
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: III. Perpetuum mobile. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49, MWV Q29: III. Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace (Live)Felix Mendelssohn, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Martha Argerich
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: MéditationJules Massenet, Renaud Capuçon, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Daniel Harding
Debussy: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de lune (Arr. Roelens for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Halvorsen: Passacaglia for Violin and Cello (After Handel's Keyboard Suite, HWV 432)Johan Halvorsen, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 2: Ballet des ombres heureuses (Arr. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Dvořák: 8 Humoresques, Op. 101, B. 187: No. 7 in G-Flat Major (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Ravel: Tzigane, M. 76Maurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Daniel Harding
Dinicu: Hora staccato (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Grigoras Dinicu, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Saint-Saëns: Introduction et rondo capriccioso, Op. 28Camille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Daniel Harding
Korngold: Die tote Stadt, Op. 12, Act I: Lied. "Glück, das mir verblied" (Marietta)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Suk: 4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 17: No. 3 Un poco tristeJosef Suk, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Fauré: Berceuse, Op. 16Gabriel Fauré, Renaud Capuçon, Michel Dalberto
Korngold: Incidental Music to "Much Ado About Nothing", Op. 11: Garden SceneErich Wolfgang Korngold, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentale (Version for Violin and Piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre, Op. 40Camille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Daniel Harding
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
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20Pablo de Sarasate, Renaud Capuçon, Paavo Järvi, Orchestre de Paris
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben moderatoCésar Franck, Renaud Capuçon, Khatia Buniatishvili
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole in D Minor, Op. 21: III. Intermezzo - Allegretto non troppoÉdouard Lalo, Renaud Capuçon, Paavo Järvi, Orchestre de Paris
Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67: II. Pantoum. Assez vifMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Schubert: Fantasie in C Major, D. 934: IV Andante molto - V Allegro vivace - VI Allegretto - VII PrestoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 61: II. Andantino quasi allegrettoCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Lionel Bringuier
Dvořák: 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 78: No. 2 in E Minor (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Elgar: La capricieuse, Op. 17Edward Elgar, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: III. Rondeau. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renaud Capuçon, Louis Langrée, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
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