Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 / Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
6/22/2018, 7 Tracks, 55:44
Featuring
Joshua Bell
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Max Bruch
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Composer Biography
Max Bruch, the composer, was born during the lifetimes of Mendelssohn and Schumann and died when Schoenberg and Stravinsky were creating gigantic waves in musical life.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruch had a keen interest in folk song, believing it could be profitably integrated into art music, and this interest extended beyond his own culture.
Cultural Impact
Bruch's enduringly popular piece Kol Nidrei, based on Jewish sacred chants, led many to assume he was Jewish, which resulted in his music being proscribed by the Nazis as degenerate.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on September 8-9, 2017, at Air Studios in London, UK.
Composition History
Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor was a source of irritation for him later in life, as he resented its enduring popularity over his other concertos.
Composition History
Bruch's Scottish Fantasy was inspired by novels from Walter Scott, and he wrote it in 1880 before ever visiting Scotland.
Composition History
Bruch accepted a one-off fee for the publication of his Violin Concerto No. 1 and never received any royalties from its success.
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Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 / Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
