Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Itzhak Perlman's extraordinary album, "Violin Legend." This remarkable collection, set to release on February 13, 2025, under Warner Classics, showcases Perlman's unparalleled mastery of the violin across a diverse repertoire of classical masterpieces. Spanning over three hours and twenty minutes, the album is a testament to Perlman's artistry and versatility, featuring works by legendary composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, Vivaldi, and many more.
From the delicate beauty of Debussy's "Préludes" to the fiery passion of Paganini's "24 Caprices," Perlman's performance is nothing short of breathtaking. The album includes iconic pieces like Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D Major," Prokofiev's "Violin Concerto No. 2," and Sarasate's "Zigeunerweisen," each rendered with Perlman's signature brilliance and emotional depth. Chamber music enthusiasts will also delight in the inclusion of works like Bach's "Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1" and Bruch's "Violin Concerto No. 1," highlighting Perlman's ability to bring out the nuances and intricacies of these timeless compositions.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Violin Legend" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Itzhak Perlman's virtuosity and profound musical insight shine through in every note, making this album a celebration of the violin's enduring legacy and the genius of its greatest composers.
Tracks
Debussy: Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Arr. Hartmann for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: IV. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Kreisler: 3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 3, Schön RosmarinFritz Kreisler, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Falla: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 1, El paño moruno (Arr. Kochanski for Violin and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Elgar: Salut d'amour, Op. 12Edward Elgar, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Debussy: Petite suite, CD 71, L. 65: III. Menuet (Arr. Dushkin for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Kreisler: 3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, LiebesleidFritz Kreisler, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Granados: 12 Danzas españolas: No. 5, Andaluza (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Enrique Granados, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Debussy: Petite suite, CD 71, L. 65: I. En bateau (Arr. Choisnel for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A MinorNiccolò Paganini, Itzhak Perlman
Sarasate: Spanish Dances, Op. 21: No. 1, Malagueña (Arr. Francescatti for Violin and Piano)Pablo de Sarasate, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Bazzini: Scherzo fantastique, Op. 25 "La ronde des lutins"Antonio Bazzini, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Barenboim, English Chamber Orchestra
Debussy: La plus que lente, CD 128, L. 121 (Arr. Roques for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Rachmaninov: 14 Romances, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise (Arr. Gutheil for Violin and Piano)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Beethoven: Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Daniel Barenboim, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 4 in C Minor, BWV 1017: II. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Martha Argerich, Itzhak Perlman
Halvorsen: Passacaglia for Violin and Viola (After Handel's Keyboard Suite, HWV 432)Johan Halvorsen, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Itzhak Perlman, Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro, ma non tantoJean Sibelius, Itzhak Perlman, André Previn, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Carlo Maria Giulini, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20Pablo de Sarasate, Itzhak Perlman, André Previn, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Mstislav Rostropovich, Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Itzhak Perlman, Berliner Philharmoniker
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63: II. Andante assai - AllegrettoSergei Prokofiev, Itzhak Perlman, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
Tartini: Violin Sonata in G Minor "Devil's Trill" (Arr. Kreisler)Giuseppe Tartini, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Bach, JS: Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. CiacconaJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
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