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Description: | The established Salzburg violinist Thomas Albertus Irnberger has already played with the greatest musical personalities and leading ensembles of our time such as the Royal Philhamonic Orchestra (violin concertos by Beethoven and Elgar). For his most recent recording featuring the Violin Concerto in D by Igor Stravinsky, the versatile virtuoso Irnberger can refer to the collaboration with another world-class orchestra: the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Doron Salomon. In addition to this work from 1931, the Concert Fantasy on Russian themes in B minor Op. 33 by Stravinsky's teacher Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is included on this album. Together with Paul Kaspar, piano, with whom he shares a long artistic collaboration, Irnberger also interprets Stravinsky's Suite Italienne, the Duo concertant for violin and piano as well as the Danse russe (Petrushka) and Chanson russe (Mavra), borrowed from stage works.The SACD+CD release "Violinkonzert/Violinwerke" by Rimsky-Korsakov, performed by Benjamin Schmid and Henri Sigfridsson, is a remarkable addition to the classical music repertoire. This edition presents Rimsky-Korsakov?s captivating Violin Concerto alongside other significant violin works, interpreted with virtuosity and sensitivity. The hybrid format ensures audiophile sound quality on both standard CD players and SACD systems, offering listeners an immersive experience of orchestral color and expressive solo passages. Gramola, renowned for its dedication to high-quality classical recordings since 1924 in Vienna, continues its tradition of excellence with this release.
Benjamin Schmid stands out as one of today?s leading violinists, celebrated for his technical brilliance and musical depth. He has won numerous international competitions such as the Carl Flesch Competition in London and regularly performs at major festivals worldwide. Pianist Henri Sigfridsson complements him perfectly; together they bring new life to these masterpieces through their dynamic interplay.
Gramola is a prestigious Austrian label known for collaborating with outstanding artists from around the world. Their catalog features award-winning productions that have garnered critical acclaim across Europe. |
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