Immerse yourself in the extraordinary musical journey of Yehudi Menuhin with "The Menuhin Century - Virtuoso and Landmark Recordings." This monumental collection spans an impressive 15 hours and 51 minutes, featuring 177 tracks that showcase Menuhin's unparalleled virtuosity and his enduring legacy in the classical music world. The album is a comprehensive overview of Menuhin's career, from his early recordings to his later masterpieces, providing a deep dive into his artistic evolution and technical brilliance.
The collection includes a diverse range of compositions, from virtuosic showpieces to intimate chamber works. Highlights include Menuhin's own arrangements of beloved pieces, such as Schubert's "Ave Maria" and Brahms' "Hungarian Dances," as well as iconic works by Paganini, Ravel, and Sarasate. The album also features Menuhin's insightful spoken introductions in French, English, and German, offering a unique perspective on the art and science of recording during his time.
Digitally remastered for optimal sound quality, this album is accompanied by an 82-page digital booklet containing liner notes in three languages and an extensive index. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Menuhin's work, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the genius of one of the 20th century's most celebrated violinists.
Tracks
Yehudi Menuhin in his own words: "L'art et la science de l'enregistrement à cette époque..." (Speech in French)Yehudi Menuhin
Yehudi Menuhin in his own words: "The art and science of recording at that time...." (Speech in English)Yehudi Menuhin
Yehudi Menuhin in his own words: "Die Kunst und die Technik der Schallplatten Aufnahme..." (Speech in German)Yehudi Menuhin
Bazzini: Scherzo fantastique, Op. 25 "La ronde des lutins"Antonio Bazzini, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Dvořák: 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 78: No. 2 in G Minor (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 1 in G Minor (Arr. Joachim for Violin and Piano)Johannes Brahms, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Brahms / Arr. Joachim: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 4 in B MinorJohannes Brahms, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Moszkowski: 2 Piano Pieces, Op. 45: No. 2, Guitarre (Arr. Sarasate for Violin and Piano)Moritz Moszkowski, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Rimsky-Korsakov / Arr. Franko for Violin and Piano: The Tsar's Bride, Act I: Lyubasha's SongNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Yehudi Menuhin, Hubert Giesen
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act III: The Flight of the Bumblebee (Arr. Hartmann for Violin and Piano)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Kreisler: Praeludium and Allegro (in the style of Pugnani)Fritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin
Kreisler: La Chasse (in the style of Cartier)Fritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin
Kreisler: Sicilienne and Rigaudon (In the Style of Francoeur)Fritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Kreisler: Recitativo und Scherzo-Caprice, Op. 6Fritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin
Granados: 12 Danzas españolas: No. 5, Andaluza (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Enrique Granados, Yehudi Menuhin, Ferguson Webster
Falla: La vida breve: Danza española No. 1 (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Mozart / Arr. Kross: Divertimento No. 17 in D Major, K. 334: III. Menuetto - TrioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Schubert: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. Menuhin for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6: I. Allegro maestoso - Tempo giustoNiccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin, Pierre Monteux, Orchestre Symphonique De Paris
Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6: II. AdagioNiccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin, Pierre Monteux, Orchestre Symphonique De Paris
Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6: III. Rondo - Allegro spirituoso - Un poco più prestoNiccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin, Pierre Monteux, Orchestre Symphonique De Paris
Paganini: Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio', Op. 24 (From Mosè in Egitto by Rossini)Niccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin
Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 7: III. Rondo "La campanella" (Arr. Wilhelmj for Violin and Piano)Niccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin, Hubert Giesen
Paganini: Moto Perpetuo in C Major, Op. 11Niccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 6 in G MinorNiccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 9 in E Major, 'La Chasse'Niccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin
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