Author: Vengerov, Maxim

Format: Box set

PartNumber: 5099902647722

Release Date: 2011-06-21

Details: Maxim Vengerov is recognized as one of the world's most exciting violinists. He gave his first recital at the age of five and, after studying with Galina Tourchaninova and Professor Zakhar Bron, he went on to win the First Prize in the Junior Wieniawski Competition when he was 10 years old. In 1990, aged 15, he won the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition, confirming his reputation as a musician of the very highest order.P In May 2000, Maxim Vengerov signed an exclusive contract with EMI Classics. Vengerov's awards and prizes have included Gramophone Artist of the Year in 2002 and Edison Award winner and Grammy Award winner in 2004 for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (with Orchestra) for the Britten: Violin Concerto Walton: Viola Concerto.P This 3-CD set celebrates Vengerov's thrilling career. On CD 1, we have the Beethoven Concerto and two Romances, as well as Kreisler's favorite encore `Liebesleid' and `Liebesfreud'. The second CD contains the most famous of French violin concertos: Lalo's Spanish Symphony, a piece of bravura with the 3rd violin concerto by Camille Saint-Saëns, and Ravel's great `Tzigane'. Last but not least, the 3rd CD celebrates best loved and most virtuosic violin works: Meditation de Thaïs, Ave Maria, Hungarian Dances, Vocalise and more. This Phenomenal set offers an incredible value for the price of one mid album, with a great portrait of this singularly talented artist.

EAN: 5099902647722

Model: 5099902647722

Languages: english

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood