Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77; String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111
11/13/2015, 7 Tracks, 1:08:10
Featuring
Antje Weithaas
Camerata Bern
Johannes Brahms
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Performer Biography
Antje Weithaas plays a violin built by Peter Greiner in 2001.
Performer Biography
Camerata Bern, the ensemble on this recording, was founded in 1962 as a flexible instrumental ensemble without a conductor and quickly achieved international success.
Performer Biography
Antje Weithaas, the solo violinist and leader on this album, is considered one of the most sought-after soloists and chamber musicians of her generation.
Performer Biography
Antje Weithaas has won several prestigious competitions, including the Kreisler Competition in Graz (1987), the Bach Competition in Leipzig (1988), and the International Violin Competition in Hannover (1991).
Recording & Production
The recording of the Brahms Violin Concerto used a relatively reduced number of strings: 5 first violins, 5 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, and 2 double basses.
Interpretation
The Brahms Violin Concerto on this album was performed and recorded live without a conductor, a challenge the ensemble undertook due to their long-standing musical and personal familiarity.
Performer Biography
Antje Weithaas began playing the violin at age four and later studied at the Hochschule für Musik 'Hanns Eisler' Berlin.
Bach: Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, BWV 1043 - Mozart: Sinfonia concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 364 - Brahms: Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Cello, Op. 102 - Heifetz Remastered
