Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Yehudi Menuhin's "The Absolute Violin," a sprawling 3-hour and 45-minute journey through the violin repertoire. This album, set for release on March 3, 2025, under Warner Classics, showcases the extraordinary artistry of Yehudi Menuhin, a virtuoso whose name is synonymous with violin mastery.
The album is a comprehensive exploration of the violin's expressive range, featuring works from some of the most celebrated composers in history. From the intricate and lively Hungarian Dances of Brahms to the serene beauty of Fauré's Berceuse, each piece is a testament to Menuhin's technical prowess and deep musical sensitivity. The tracklist includes iconic compositions such as Beethoven's "Spring" Sonata, Bach's solo violin works, and Paganini's virtuosic Caprices, as well as lesser-known gems like Nováček's "Perpetuum mobile" and Shankar's "Prabhati."
Menuhin's interpretations are marked by a profound understanding of each composition, bringing out the unique character and emotional depth of every piece. Whether it's the playful "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov or the hauntingly beautiful "Meditation" from Massenet's "Thaïs," Menuhin's playing is both technically flawless and deeply expressive.
This album is not just a collection of performances; it's a celebration of the violin's versatility and the enduring appeal of classical music. Yehudi Menuhin's "The Absolute Violin" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the richness and diversity of the violin repertoire, offering a captivating experience that highlights the artist's unparalleled skill and musical insight.
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in G Minor (Arr. Joachim for Violin and Piano)Johannes Brahms, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Debussy: Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Arr. Hartmann for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Yehudi Menuhin, Camerata Lysy Gstaad, Alberto Lysy
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. Allegro - TrioLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
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
Dinicu: Hora staccato (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Grigoras Dinicu, Yehudi Menuhin, Hendrik Endt
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
Granados: 12 Danzas españolas: No. 5, Andaluza (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Enrique Granados, Yehudi Menuhin, Ferguson Webster
Bach, JS: Partita for Solo Violin No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Yehudi Menuhin
Gade: JealousyJacob Gade, Stéphane Grappelli, Yehudi Menuhin, Alan Clare, Chris Karan, Lennie Bush
Falla: La vida breve: Danza española No. 1 (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Kreisler: 3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 1, LiebesfreudFritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Moszkowski: 2 Piano Pieces, Op. 45: No. 2, Guitarre (Arr. Sarasate for Violin and Piano)Moritz Moszkowski, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 11 in D Minor (Arr. Joachim for Violin and Piano)Johannes Brahms, Yehudi Menuhin, Ferguson Webster
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: III. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
Kreisler: Sicilienne and Rigaudon (In the Style of Francoeur)Fritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Balsam
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: III. Scherzo - Trio. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
Kreisler: 3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, LiebesleidFritz Kreisler, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Fauré: Berceuse in D Major, Op. 16Gabriel Fauré, Yehudi Menuhin, Jeremy Menuhin
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: IV. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Yehudi Menuhin
Elgar: La capricieuse, Op. 17Edward Elgar, Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Bazzini: Scherzo fantastique, Op. 25 "La ronde des lutins"Antonio Bazzini, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Shankar: Prabhati (Based on Raga Gunkali)Ravi Shankar, Yehudi Menuhin, Alla Rakha
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Yehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra
Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50Ludwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Gershwin: Summertime (From "Porgy and Bess")George Gershwin, Stéphane Grappelli, Yehudi Menuhin, Alan Clare, Lennie Bush, Ronnie Verrell
Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: I. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Yehudi Menuhin
Mozart: Serenade No. 6 in D Major, K. 239 "Serenata notturna": I. Marcia. MaestosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bath Festival Orchestra, 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
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
Schubert: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. Menuhin for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle
Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15: II. Scherzo. Allegro vivoGabriel Fauré, Yehudi Menuhin, Jeremy Menuhin, Ernst Wallfisch, Maurice Gendron
Debussy: Violin Sonata in G Minor, CD 148, L. 140: I. Allegro vivoClaude Debussy, Yehudi Menuhin, Jacques Février
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: I. Allegro con spiritoLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A MinorNiccolò Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Adrian Boult, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Hephzibah Menuhin
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Yehudi Menuhin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Hephzibah Menuhin
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Yehudi Menuhin, Hephzibah Menuhin
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: II. AllegroCésar Franck, Yehudi Menuhin, Hephzibah Menuhin
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Louis Kentner
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Yehudi Menuhin, Rudolf Kempe, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Philharmonia Orchestra
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