Wolfgang Schneiderhan, a name synonymous with virtuosity and elegance in the world of classical music, invites you to explore the golden age of violin concertos with his remarkable compilation, "The 1950s Concerto Recordings." Released in 2004 by Deutsche Grammophon, this album is a testament to Schneiderhan's exceptional artistry and his profound connection with the violin.
Spanning over five hours and twenty-seven minutes, this extensive collection showcases Schneiderhan's mastery of a diverse range of compositions, from the enchanting seasons of Vivaldi's "Le Quattro Stagioni" to the intricate beauty of Bach's solo partita and concertos. The album also features works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Brahms, each piece performed with the precision and passion that Schneiderhan is renowned for.
Recorded in the 1950s, these performances capture the essence of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of the 20th century. The chamber music arrangements and orchestral accompaniments are meticulously crafted, providing a rich and immersive listening experience. Schneiderhan's interpretations are both technically brilliant and deeply expressive, making this album a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or new to the world of classical music, "The 1950s Concerto Recordings" promises a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated works in the violin repertoire. Wolfgang Schneiderhan's performances are a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the greatest violinists of his time.
Tracks
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": III. Allegro. Danza pastoraleAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": III. Presto. Tempo impetuoso d'estateAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": I. Allegro. Ballo, e canto de' villanelliAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio molto. Ubriachi dormientiAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. Allegro. La cacciaAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 11 in D Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 565: I. Allegro - II. Adagio spiccato e tutti - III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Claude Starck, Lucerne Festival Strings
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 11 in D Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 565: IV. Largo e SpiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Claude Starck, Lucerne Festival Strings
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 11 in D Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 565: V. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Claude Starck, Lucerne Festival Strings
Violin Concerto in D minor, D.45 - revised by R. Baumgartner: 1. AllegroGiuseppe Tartini, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in D minor, D.45 - revised by R. Baumgartner: 2. GraveGiuseppe Tartini, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in D minor, D.45 - revised by R. Baumgartner: 3. PrestoGiuseppe Tartini, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. (Allegro moderato)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: 2. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: 3. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042: 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042: 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042: 3. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Lucerne Festival Strings, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings, and Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: 1. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne Festival Strings
Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings, and Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: 2. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne Festival Strings
Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings, and Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne Festival Strings
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 1. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 2. CorrenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 3. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 4. GigaJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 5. CiacconaJohann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61 - Cadenzas by Joseph Joachim: 1. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61: 2. Larghetto -Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61 - Cadenzas by Joseph Joachim: 3. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": I. Allegro aperto (Cadenza: Joachim)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: I. Vorspiel (Allegro moderato)Max Bruch, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale (Allegro energico)Max Bruch, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: III. Rondeau. Andante grazioso - Allegro ma non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77 - Cadenza: Winkler: 1. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77: 2. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77: 3. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più prestoJohannes Brahms, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
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