The Violin Concerto is the most intimate of Beethoven's instrumental works. The cadenzas, from the hand of Russian-Canadian Airat Ichmouratov, take pride of place in this interpretation. A clarinetist and conductor in his own right, Ichmouratov connects with Beethoven's vision of a world made limitless through the spirituality of art and faith. He transforms Beethoven's music incorporating classical music, klezmer and folklore from the four corners of the world: all enter into the visionary improvisation based on the substance of Beethoven's musical center.
1 Violin Concerto in D Major Op.61 [Cadenza Ichmouratov]: I Allegro Ma Non Troppo
2 Violin Concerto in D Major Op.61 [Cadenza Ichmouratov]: II Larghetto
3 Violin Concerto in D Major Op.61 [Cadenza Ichmouratov]: III Rondo. Allegro
- Disc 2 -
1 Symphony No.7 in a Major, Op.92 I Poco Sostenuto - Vivace
2 Symphony No.7 in a Major, Op.92 II Allegretto
3 Symphony No.7 in a Major, Op.92 III Presto - Assai Meno Presto
4 Symphony No.7 in a Major, Op.92 IV Allegro Con Brio
The Violin Concerto is the most intimate of Beethoven's instrumental works. The cadenzas, from the hand of Russian-Canadian Airat Ichmouratov, take pride of place in this interpretation. A clarinetist and conductor in his own right, Ichmouratov connects with Beethoven's vision of a world made limitless through the spirituality of art and faith. He transforms Beethoven's music incorporating classical music, klezmer and folklore from the four corners of the world: all enter into the visionary improvisation based on the substance of Beethoven's musical center.
