Renaud Capuçon, the renowned French violinist, presents an exquisite collection of classical masterpieces with his upcoming album, "Violin Appassionato," set to release on December 3, 2025, under Warner Classics. Spanning a rich duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes, this album is a testament to Capuçon's virtuosity and his deep connection with the violin.
The album features a diverse range of compositions from some of the most celebrated composers in history, including Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Dvořák, and many more. From the intricate variations of Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 1 to the ethereal beauty of Debussy's "Clair de Lune," each piece is meticulously performed, showcasing Capuçon's technical prowess and emotional depth.
"Violin Appassionato" is not just a compilation of classical pieces; it is a journey through the evolution of chamber music. The album opens with Elgar's "La capricieuse" and Mendelssohn's "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges," setting a tone of elegance and sophistication. It then transitions through various moods and styles, from the playful "Carpe diem" from "Dead Poets Society" to the intense "Allegro appassionato" by Dvořák.
Capuçon's interpretations are both respectful of the original compositions and infused with his unique artistic vision. The album also includes some of his personal favorites, such as the hauntingly beautiful "Spiegel im Spiegel" by Arvo Pärt and the lively "Valse sentimentale" by Tchaikovsky.
The album concludes with a powerful performance of Shostakovich's Piano Quintet in G Minor, recorded live, adding a dynamic and energetic finale to the collection. "Violin Appassionato" is a celebration of the violin and its timeless appeal, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Tracks
Elgar: La capricieuse, Op. 17Sir Edward Elgar, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Mendelssohn: 6 Gesänge, Op. 34: No. 2, Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, MWV K86 (Version for Violin and Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (a) Tema con variazioni. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. (e) Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 2: Ballet des ombres heureuses (Arr. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
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. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentale (Version for Violin and Piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Pärt: Fratres (1992 Version for Violin, String Orchestra and Percussion)Arvo Pärt, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": III. Allegro "La caccia"Antonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Béatrice Muthelet, Emmanuel Pahud, Esther Hoppe, Florent Jodelet, Frank Braley, Gautier Capuçon, Michel Dalberto
Pärt: Spiegel im SpiegelArvo Pärt, Renaud Capuçon, Guillaume Bellom
Schubert: Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": Thema. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Debussy: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de lune (Arr. Roelens for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850: Prelude (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bach, JS: Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Bach, JS: French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: IV. Air (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: II. Blues. ModeratoMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Prokofiev: Suite No. 1 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64bis: V. Masks (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 2, Er, der Herrlichste von allen (Version for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 4, Du Ring an meinem Finger (Version for Violin and Piano)Robert Schumann, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (a) Allegretto con variazioni. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (b) Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (c) Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (d) Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (e) Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (f) Variation VLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. (g) Variation VILudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Strauss, R: Stimmungsbilder, Op. 9: No. 2, An einsamer Quelle (Arr. Příhoda for Violin and Piano)Richard Strauss, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Arensky: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32: III. Elegia. AdagioAnton Arensky, Polina Leschenko, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon
Arensky: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32: IV. FinaleAnton Arensky, Polina Leschenko, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon
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
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
Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75: I. Allegro agitatoCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Bertrand Chamayou
Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75: II. AdagioCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Bertrand Chamayou
Debussy: Piano Trio in G Major, CD 5, L. 5: III. Andante espressivoClaude Debussy, Renaud Capuçon, Edgar Moreau, Bertrand Chamayou
Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: III. Scherzo. Allegretto (Live)Dmitri Shostakovich, Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Renaud Capuçon, Alissa Margulis, Lyda Chen
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