Brahms: Violin Concerto / Hungarian Dances
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Violin Concerto / Hungarian Dances
Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Joseph Swensen (conductor/solo violin)
[ Linn ECHO / CD ]
Release Date: Sunday 10 August 2014
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The beguiling lyrical melodies of the Violin Concerto belie its formidable technical demands; Swensen proves the master of Brahms' frequent use of multiple stopping, broken chords, rapid scale passages and shifting rhythms.
Playing a 1715 Stradivarius Swensen showcases honeyed tone colours with effortless bravura executing Joachim's dazzling cadenza with aplomb.
Swensen's authoritative command produces well-characterised and energetic performances in the selection of Hungarian Dances orchestrated by Dvorak, Schmeling and Brahms himself, among others.
Guided by Swensen the SCO give dynamic, technically assured and intimate readings overflowing with the subtle touches and flourishes.
Joseph Swensen was principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra from 1996-2005 at which point he became the orchestra's Conductor Emeritus.
Swensen and the SCO have released five recordings together through the Orchestra's partnership with Linn including music by Sibelius, Dvorak, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev.
2014 is the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's fortieth anniversary year; the orchestra has a large UK-based fan base following performances throughout Scotland and regular appearances at the Edinburgh, St Magnus and Aldeburgh Festivals, the BBC Proms and on BBC Radio 3.
"If you like top notch orchestral playing combined with excellent sound quality this new Brahms CD from Linn is definitely one for your collection. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is becoming well known for its innovative performances and this recording is no exception, as they tackle Brahms with all the power of a full orchestra and all the precision that comes with a smaller group."
(BBC Classical reviews)
Tracks:
Violin Concerto in D major Op. 77
Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor
Hungarian Dance No. 8 in A minor
Hungarian Dance No. 19 in B minor
Hungarian Dance No. 18 in D
Hungarian Dance No. 9 in E minor
Hungarian Dance No. 21 in E minor
Hungarian Dance No. 20 in E minor
Hungarian Dance No. 3 in F
Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D
Hungarian Dance No. 7 in A
Hungarian Dance No. 10 in F
Hungarian Dance No. 17 in F# minor
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor
