Recommended violin concertos on Naxos
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8.574048
This programme includes Antoine and Max Bohrer’s works presented by violinist Friedemann Eichhorn and cellist Alexander Hülshoff, accompanied by the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nicolás Pasquet. This recording include their co-composition, the imposing Grande symphonie militaire, Antoine’s Violin Concerto in E minor, and Max’s Cello Concerto No. 1.
8.553232
‘[Takako Nishizaki’s] silvery timbre and immaculate style are attractive.’
– Gramophone
– Gramophone
8.570487
‘The disc stands out for its crisply defined recording and for the exceptional playing of Ivan Pochekin, whose pure tone, wide expressive range and precise articulation and tuning bring Paganini’s ideas vividly to life.’
– Gramophone
– Gramophone
★★★★
★★★★
8.555101
‘Takako Nishizaki plays both works affectionately and very stylishly and she is warmly accompanied by Pešek and the Bratislava orchestra. The recording is pleasingly resonant…’
– Penguin Guide
– Penguin Guide
8.574452
‘Japanese violinist Fumika Mohri is certainly up to the challenges of Saint-Georges’s solo parts, effortlessly leaping to and from her crystalline upper register, while she is affecting in the slow movements, notably the beautifully wistful Adagio of the A major Concerto.’
– BBC Music Magazine
– BBC Music Magazine
8.574306
‘Michael Halász and the Czech Chamber Philharmonic bring grace and vigour to the Symphonies Concertantes while the Symphony bounces along full of charm.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★
★★★★
8.555040
‘Takako Nishizaki is a competent, clean-lined soloist whose approach matches the unaggressive mood of the music well, and whose tone in the many high-lying passages is never less than gratifyingly sweet.’
– Gramophone
– Gramophone
★★★★
