Roman Simovic, the violinist on this recording and leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, plays a 1709 Antonio Stradivari violin, generously loaned to him by Jonathan Moulds.
Composition History
Miklós Rózsa's Violin Concerto was completed in just six weeks, a speed attributed to his experience working quickly under pressure in Hollywood.
Composer Biography
Béla Bartók, a Hungarian composer, was known for his firm refusal to compromise his musical instincts for money or position, and considered his ethnomusicological work his most important contribution.
Composition History
Béla Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2 was originally intended as a set of variations, but the soloist, Zoltán Székely, insisted on a standard three-movement concerto form.
Recording & Production
LSO Live uses high-density recording technology to capture exceptional performances, aiming for sensational sound quality and definitive interpretations.
Composer Biography
Miklós Rózsa, a prominent Hollywood film composer, had a contract clause allowing him three months each summer to compose concert music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Miklós Rózsa's Violin Concerto incorporates elements of Hungarian folk music, reflecting his deep affection for it and drawing parallels to Béla Bartók's style.
