Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf 2CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Sony am 18. Oktober 2019.

A very rare case of a "complete" musician among the violinists of our time: one of the most sought-after soloists on the international concert circuit, a constant partner of all the top orchestras and most important conductors. In addition, he is a convincing advocate of the duet repertoire for violin and piano. He is an enthusiastic chamber musician - and meanwhile also a conductor. Leonidas Kavakos' current double CD of works by Ludwig van Beethoven presents all these aspects of his artistic activity. This is the first recording by the artist born in 1967, released under an exclusive contract with Sony Classical. On this great anniversary, it is fortunate that the choice of repertoire touches on all three of the composer's creative periods. In addition to the Violin Concerto and the popular early Septet, there is a small rarity: the 'Variations on Folk Tunes' for piano with flute or violin ad libitum, composed in 1817/18, are occasional pieces for the music market. The violin concerto, however, is in the spotlight: although Leonidas Kavakos has performed it for many years with the most distinguished conductors and has conducted the instrument on several occasions, a recording of this repertoire touchstone has been missing from his varied discography. The Greek born in 1967 has already won three major international competitions in 1988. His breakthrough was his victory in the Sibelius Competition in 1985 and in the Paganini and Naumburg Competitions three years later. On recordings, Kavakos has contributed virtuoso violin music as well as various rarities. In the meantime, the great violin concertos from Mozart to Dutilleux took center stage. Kavakos - known for his lean sound and emphatically clear, never overwrought phrasing - has a very definite view of the Beethoven concerto: "The emotions in Beethoven's music are certainly rich and personal. They reveal a big heart full of courage to face the world. Time and again we meet a man who can be polite but also quite rude. His world is marked by internal conflicts and strong disputes. In my opinion, Beethoven cannot be approached with stylized affects - a "pure", controlled, as if detached tone is not enough. Beethoven leaves the horizon of the 18th century far behind and looks resolutely forward!". The orientation towards historical performance practice is thus not to the fore - although Kavakos was inspired by it in many ways. Between the traditionally "romantic" and "informed" reading, the author seeks his own path. It seems logical, then, that in this reading he combines his violinist's intentions with his conductor's passion and completely takes over the artistic performance. The recording of "Play-conduct" with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was made during his residency with the orchestra as part of a series of performances in Munich's Gasteig. The concertmaster was Anton Barakhowsky. The BR Symphony Orchestra is not only considered one of the finest orchestras in the world. Its musicians are also distinguished by their extremely sensitive and musically agile style of playing. Kavakos, who has known his colleagues well for many years, has chosen to cast relatively large string choirs. This offers a wide range of both dynamics and timbre. In addition to strong forte bursts, it allows for gently dissolving glazes and finely graded piano. Kavakos's self-grown cadenzas are spectacular: the violinist based his work on cadenzas that Beethoven probably wrote down later in 1809 for his own piano version of the concerto (1807). In the 2018/19 season, the violinist participated in a residency with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, where she appeared several times as soloist and played chamber works with selected members of the orchestra. Kavakos has been a passionate chamber musician since his youth. At many festivals, she is in the habit of rehearsing the entire repertoire in mixed ensembles with prominent partners. "I have always loved the septet. It's music full of humour that brings more joy than drama. It was incredibly fun to play this piece with my wonderful Orchestra colleagues.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag ARCHPlane am 7. Oktober 2011.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Music & Arts am 14. Mai 2009.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Philips am 18. April 2011.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag ETERNA am 30. März 2012.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Signum Classics am 2. September 2022.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag RCD am 5. Mai 2021.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Международная Книга Музыка am 7. August 2007.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert Op.61 (für Violine & Streicher) Die Version auf CD in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Warner am 10. November 2023.

This album features the composition Violinkonzert Op. 61 from Ludwig van Beethoven performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The recording was made in 2018 and is available on CD and as a digital download.

Album Genres übergreifend Klassische Musik und Romantik.