Russian Violin Concertos

"This attractive release brings together three violin concertos by lesser-known Russian-based composers. They're in sparkling interpretations by yet another gifted Russian violinist and a fine conductor following in his late father Kurt's illustrious footsteps. Superior performances from Ostrovsky, Sanderling and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are reinforced by good sound quality. The CD booklet notes by Richard Whitehouse are well written and informative."
(MusicWeb Dec 2011)

Guided by Tchaikovsky's influence, Anton Arensky's neglected Violin Concerto is notable for its rich vein of melody and delicacy of orchestration. Julius Conus was a notable student of Arensky, and his virtuoso Violin Concerto, romantic in its variety of moods and expression, was once equal in popularity with that of Tchaikovsky. Mieczysław Weinberg, whose powerful Violin Concerto is available on Naxos 8557194, was highly regarded by Shostakovich. The recently revived Violin Concertino, which predates the Violin Concerto by over a decade, is an arrestingly scored and often bittersweet work which here receives its world première recording. Multi-award-winning violinist Sergey Ostrovsky has been praised for his 'marvellous tone'. (The Strad)