Itzhak Perlman, the violinist on this recording, dedicated this album to the memory of Jascha Heifetz, a great violinist who inspired him.
Critical Reception
The two works by Bruch on this album, Violin Concerto No. 2 and Scottish Fantasy, were rescued from half a century of neglect by Jascha Heifetz, a renowned violinist.
Compositional Technique
The Scottish Fantasy by Bruch is a four-part orchestral rhapsody with solo violin, featuring melodies drawn from authentic Scottish folk songs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Max Bruch, the composer, was frustrated by the overwhelming popularity of his First Violin Concerto and wanted his other violin works, like those on this album, to receive similar recognition.
Composition History
Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 2 was commissioned by Pablo de Sarasate, a virtuoso soloist, and was formally innovative and full of drama.
Instruments
The Scottish Fantasy gives an exceptionally prominent role to the harp, an instrument associated with the earliest Scottish folk traditions.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in July 1986 at the Frederic R. Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv.
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