Various Artists - Paris Boulevard - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Arabella Steinbacher presents works for violin and orchestra by Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt, together with violinist Christoph Koncz and the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester. Bach's violin concertos have had a very special significance for Steinbacher ever since hearing the A Minor Concerto at the age of four, an experience that made her decide to become a musician. This seminal work is performed here alongside the E Major Violin Concerto and the Double Concerto in D Minor, on which she is joined by violinist Christoph Koncz. The Bach concertos are framed by two of Arvo Pärt's most profound and enigmatic pieces Fratres and Spiegel i'm Spiegel; the former in the version for violin, string orchestra and percussion, the latter rendered in a version for violin and piano, together with Peter von Wienhardt. Bach and Pärt may be centuries apart, but for Steinbacher, they have a spiritual and sacred origin in common, and their music resonates deeply with her. Arabella Steinbacher is a multiple award-winner with an extensive Pentatone discography, including Mozart's complete violin concertos (2014 and 2021), Four Seasons (Vivaldi & Piazzolla, 2020), Mendelssohn & Tchaikovsky Violin Concertos (2015) and many others. Christoph Koncz and the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester make their Pentatone debut. Album Tracks 1. Fratres (Version for Violin, Strings and Percussion) 2. * Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042 3. I. Allegro 4. II. Adagio 5. III. Allegro Assai 6. * Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041 7. I. Allegro Moderato 8. II. Andante 9. III. Allegro Assai 10. * Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 11. I. Vivace 12. II. Largo Ma Non Tanto 13. III. Allegro 14. Spiegel Im Spiegel (Version for Violin and Piano)

New York Philharmonic principal flutist Robert Langevin is heard in a charming and sumptuous feast of Parisian music of the golden age. Prior to the Philharmonic, Mr. Langevin held the Jackman Pfouts Principal Flute Chair of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and was an adjunct professor at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. Mr. Langevin served as associate principal of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, playing on more than 30 recordings. As a member of Musica Camerata Montreal and l'Ensemble de la Société de Musique Contemporaine du Québec, he premiered many works, including the Canadian premiere of Pierre Boulez's Le Marteau sans maître. In addition, Mr. Langevin has performed as soloist with Quebec's most distinguished ensembles and has recorded many recitals and chamber music programs for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He also served on the faculty of the University of Montreal for nine years. Simply put, this is flute playing of the highest order! Album Tracks 1. Suite for Flute and Piano, Op. 34 2. La Flûte de Pan, Op. 15 3. Fantaisie, Op.79 4. Cantabile and Presto 5. Nocturne & Allegro Scherzando 6. Fantaisie 7. Madrigal 8. Morceau de Concours 9. Prélude À L'après-Midi D'un Faune 10. Syrinx

Album Tracks 1. Le Sacre Du Printemps 2. Le Chant Du Rossignol