Violin Concerto in G major, op. 46 / Don Quixote (Humoresque), op. 87

Album by Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein & Takako Nishizaki & Slovenská filharmónia & Michael Halász

Anton Rubinstein's Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 46, composed in 1857, is his only violin concerto, while Don Quixote, Op. 87, is a humoresque for orchestra written in 1870. The concerto reflects the German Romantic tradition, demanding virtuosity from the soloist, whereas Don Quixote showcases Rubinstein's orchestral prowess in a humorous tone poem.
First released: December 1990

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Violin Concerto in G major, op. 46: I. Moderato assai
    13:20
  2. 2.
    Violin Concerto in G major, op. 46: II. Andante
    12:08
  3. 3.
    Violin Concerto in G major, op. 46: III. Moderato assai
    12:03
  4. 4.
    Don Quixote (Humoresque for Orchestra), op. 87
    21:02

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