Itzhak Perlman, the violinist on this recording, waited until he reached full maturity in intellect and technical mastery before recording noble works like this concerto and Bach's Solo Sonatas and Partitas.
Composition History
Beethoven wrote the Violin Concerto, Op.61, in late 1806 for his friend Franz Clement, a young virtuoso and leader of the orchestra at the Theater an der Wien.
Notable Performances
The concerto was not recognized as a masterpiece until 1844, following a legendary performance by a thirteen-year-old prodigy named Joseph Joachim, conducted by Felix Mendelssohn.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61, is considered the most perfect work of its genre by performers, seeking to express the noblest aspirations of the human soul.
Interpretation
Itzhak Perlman chose Fritz Kreisler's cadenza for this recording, considering it the most 'classical' version and a seamless part of the concerto.
Compositional Technique
The Beethoven Violin Concerto features dozens of different cadenzas by various violinists and composers, including one by Beethoven himself for his piano transcription of the work.
Recording & Production
This recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto was made at No.1 Studio, Abbey Road, London, on September 14 & 15, 1980, with Suvi Raj Grubb as producer.
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