The fervent drama of Wagner and the transcendence of Bruckner frame a ravishing violin concerto.
Szymanowski’s Violin Concerto begins with magical, shimmering sounds that seem to have flown straight out of Stravinsky’s Firebird ballet. It’s music born in the crucible of Romanticism, Impressionism and something more: a truly unique voice. Szymanowski sends his soloist soaring to ecstatic heights in music of rarefied beauty, luxuriant and lively.
The euphoria continues with Bruckner’s finest and most beautiful symphony. If you’re a Bruckner fan there’s really no more to say – you’ll want to hear Simone Young conduct this music. If you’re still to be won over, brace yourself for an intoxicating experience. Bruckner transcends Beethoven to build a noble architecture on the grandest scale – flamboyant and contemplative, earthy and spiritual. Sublime.
WAGNER Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III
SZYMANOWSKI Violin Concerto No.1
BRUCKNER Symphony No.7
Simone Young conductor
Baiba Skride violin*
* Please note change of artist.