Itzhak Perlman and Daniel Barenboim, who perform on this album, share a friendship that dates back to their childhood.
Performer Biography
This recording marks Itzhak Perlman's second time recording the Brahms Violin Concerto with Daniel Barenboim, fifteen years after his first recording with Carlo Maria Giulini.
Compositional Technique
Despite initial criticisms, the Brahms Violin Concerto redefined the genre, becoming a model and an inexhaustible source of inspiration for subsequent Romantic concertos.
Notable Performances
The Brahms Violin Concerto premiered on January 1, 1879, with violinist Joseph Joachim and Brahms himself conducting.
Interpretation
The live recording atmosphere for this album is reflected in a more dynamic sense of commitment, livelier tempos, and more responsive attacks from the performers.
Critical Reception
The Brahms Violin Concerto was not universally loved at its premiere; violinist Sarasate famously refused to play it, claiming its best tune was given to the oboe.
Recording & Production
This recording of the Brahms Violin Concerto was captured live in Berlin at the Schauspielhaus on February 29 - March 1, 1992.
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