Violin Concerto

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Leonidas Kavakos & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

The Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, is a violin concerto by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and premiered in 1806. Written during his middle period, it combines Classical concerto forms with a more expansive, symphonic approach, featuring broad lyrical lines for the solo violin and extensive dialogue between soloist and orchestra while expanding traditional movement proportions.
First released: 18th October 2019

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Septet for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: I. Adagio – Allegro con brio
    9:55
  2. 2.
    Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo
    27:27
  3. 3.
    Septet for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: II. Adagio cantabile
    9:01
  4. 4.
    Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 61: II. Larghetto – attacca
    11:31
  5. 5.
    Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro
    10:28
  6. 6.
    Septet for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: III. Tempo di menuetto
    3:14
  7. 7.
    Septet for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: IV. Tema. Andante con variazioni
    7:33
  8. 8.
    Septet for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: V. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
    3:19
  9. 9.
    Septet for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: VI. Andante con moto alla marcia – Presto
    7:55
  10. 10.
    6 Variations on Folk Songs, op. 105: No. 3. Air autrichen “A Schüsserl und A Reindl”: Tema. Andantino – Var. I-VI
    5:52
  11. 11.
    10 Variations on Folk Songs, op. 107: No. 1. Air tyrolien “I bin a tiroler bua”: Tema. Moderato – Var. I-IV
    4:57
  12. 12.
    10 Variations on Folk Songs, op. 107: No. 2. Air écossais “Bonny Laddie, Highland Laddie”: Tema. Allegretto, quasi vivace – Var. I-IV
    2:40
  13. 13.
    10 Variations on Folk Songs, op. 107: No. 6. Air écossais “Peggy’s Daughter”: Tema. Andante comodo – Var. I-IV
    3:53
  14. 14.
    10 Variations on Folk Songs, op. 107: No. 7. Air russe “Schöne Minka”: Tema. Andante – Var. I-VI
    5:54

Credits