Mendelssohn and Bruch: Violin Concertos CD

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The collection features a selection of classical masterworks in celebrated recordings from the EMI Classics catalogue, brought together with great artworks from The National Gallery’s permanent collection.

Track Listing

MAX BRUCH (1838–1920)
1-3) Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor Op. 26
i. Vorspiel (Allegro moderato) 8.36
ii. Adagio 9.20
iii. Finale (Allegro energico) 7.13

4) FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797–1828)
Rondo in A for violin and strings D. 438 16.02

5-7) FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809–1847)
Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64
i. Allegro molto appassionato 13.21
ii. Andante 9.01
iii. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace 6.39

Nigel Kennedy (violin)
English Chamber Orchestra
Jeffrey Tate 70.35