Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of David Oistrakh, one of the most celebrated violinists of the 20th century, with the upcoming album "The Violin Master." Set to release on October 12, 2024, via Warner Classics, this collection showcases Oistrakh's unparalleled mastery of the violin through a meticulously curated selection of classical pieces.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 18 minutes, the album features 30 tracks that encapsulate the breadth of Oistrakh's repertoire. From the virtuosic "Devil's Trill" Sonata by Tartini to the lyrical beauty of Mozart's violin concertos, and from the dramatic intensity of Shostakovich's concerto to the romantic elegance of Franck's sonata, each piece is a testament to Oistrakh's technical brilliance and profound musicality.
The album includes collaborations with esteemed orchestras and musicians, such as the Berliner Philharmoniker, highlighting Oistrakh's ability to captivate audiences with his expressive playing and impeccable phrasing. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Violin Master" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that underscores why David Oistrakh remains a towering figure in the world of classical music.
Tracks
Tartini / Arr. Kreisler: Violin Sonata in G Minor "Devil's Trill": I. Larghetto affetuosoGiuseppe Tartini, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Tartini / Arr. Kreisler: Violin Sonata in G Minor "Devil's Trill": II. Allegro. Tempo giusto della scuole tartinistaGiuseppe Tartini, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimentoJohannes Brahms, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (a) Andante con variazioniLudwig van Beethoven, David Oistrakh, Lev Oborin
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, David Oistrakh, Lev Oborin
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, David Oistrakh, Lev Oborin
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, David Oistrakh, Lev Oborin
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K. 211: III. Rondeau. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Oistrakh, Berliner Philharmoniker
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: II. Scherzo. VivacissimoSergei Prokofiev, David Oistrakh, London Symphony Orchestra, Lovro Von Matacic
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: II. ScherzandoÉdouard Lalo, David Oistrakh, Jean Martinon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 99: IV. Burlesque. Allegro con brioDmitri Shostakovich, David Oistrakh, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Maxim Shostakovich
Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94bis: III. AndanteSergei Prokofiev, Vladimir Yampolsky, David Oistrakh
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: III. Rondo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Tartini / Arr. Kreisler: Violin Sonata in G Minor "Devil's Trill": IV. Cadenza - AdagioGiuseppe Tartini, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, David Oistrakh, Sviatoslav Knushevitsky, Lev Oborin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Debussy / Arr. Roelens: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Zarzycki: Mazurka No. 1 in G Major, Op. 26 (Version for Violin and Piano)Aleksander Zarzycki, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Tchaikovsky / Arr. Bezekirsky for Violin and Piano: Waltz-Scherzo in C Major, Op. 34Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Khachaturian, K: Violin Sonata, Op. 1: III. Presto - AndantinoKaren Khachaturian, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Taneyev: Concert Suite for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 28: II. Gavotte. Allegro moderatoSergei Taneyev, David Oistrakh, Philharmonia Orchestra, Nikolai Malko
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207: III. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Oistrakh, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Falla & Kochanski: Suite popular española: IV. JotaManuel de Falla, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Schubert: Octet in F Major, Op. Posth. 166, D. 803: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - TrioFranz Schubert, David Oistrakh, Peter Bondarenko, Mikhail Terian, Sviatoslav Knushevitsky, Vladimir Sorokin, Jacov Shapiro, Joseph Gertovich, Joseph Stidel
Suk / Arr. Kocián for Violin and Piano: 6 Piano Pieces, Op. 7: No. 1, LiebesliedJosef Suk, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: III. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Oistrakh, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Oistrakh
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: III. Rondeau. Allegro - Andante - Allegretto (Recorded 1958)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Oistrakh, Philharmonia Orchestra
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto ben moderatoCésar Franck, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Mozart: Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in B-Flat Major, K. 269Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Oistrakh, Berliner Philharmoniker
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