The 'Double' Concerto was a gesture of reconciliation from Brahms to Joseph Joachim, a Hungarian violinist, after their friendship had become estranged.
Performer Biography
The recording of the Brahms 'Double' Concerto documents the partnership of Jascha Heifetz, a violinist, and Emanuel Feuermann, a cellist, described as the two most outstanding string players born in their century.
Recording & Production
The two concerto masterpieces on this album were recorded in 1939 and feature two leading American orchestras of that time: the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Composition History
Brahms consulted Joseph Joachim, a Hungarian violinist and close friend, frequently about the solo violin writing for his Violin Concerto.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms, the composer, met Hungarian violinist Joseph Joachim in 1853 when Brahms was 20 years old, and they became close friends.
Interpretation
In their legendary recording of the Brahms 'Double' Concerto, the seamless execution of passagework between Jascha Heifetz (violin) and Emanuel Feuermann (cello) often creates the impression of a single line.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, dedicated to restoring historical recordings from the past.
