Ruggiero Ricci, Rudolf Firkušný, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - Dvořák: Violin Concerto & Piano Concerto (1975/2024) [24/192]

The great 19th-century violinist Joseph Joachim provides a connection between Dvořák’s Violin Concerto and that by his friend Brahms, having given invaluable advice to both composers regarding the works. Dvořák’s Czech spirit is given extra weight through Brahms’ influence, with Classical stature meeting eloquent Slavonic vitality to create a splendid masterpiece, performed here by Ruggiero Ricci in this acclaimed recording. The Piano Concerto is characteristic of the younger Dvořák. It was long championed by soloist Rudolf Firkušný, whose reputation for placing cultured musicianship before extrovert virtuosity suited the work perfectly. This classic VOX recording remains one of the finest versions of the Piano Concerto available, played by the work’s greatest advocate. The Elite Recordings for VOX by legendary producers Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz are considered by audiophiles to be amongst the finest sounding examples of orchestral recordings.

Tracklist:
01 - Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108_ I. Allegro ma non troppo (Remastered 2024)
02 - Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108_ II. Adagio ma non troppo (Remastered 2024)
03 - Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108_ III. Finale. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo (Remastered 2024)
04 - Piano Concerto in G Minor, Op. 33, B. 63_ I. Allegro agitato (Remastered 2024)
05 - Piano Concerto in G Minor, Op. 33, B. 63_ II. Andante sostenuto (Remastered 2024)
06 - Piano Concerto in G Minor, Op. 33, B. 63_ III. Allegro con fuoco (Remastered 2024)


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