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Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 - Glazunov: Violin Concerto

8/28/2015, 11 Tracks, 55:28

Featuring

  • Itzhak Perlman
  • Zubin Mehta
  • The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Dmitri Shostakovich
  • Alexander Glazunov

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Composition History

Shostakovich composed his First Violin Concerto between 1947 and 1948, a period when he was accused of 'formalist perversions' by the Zhdanov decree.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Dmitri Shostakovich, the composer of Violin Concerto No.1, spoke warmly of his teacher Alexander Glazunov, noting Glazunov's ability to play many instruments.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Alexander Glazunov, composer of the Violin Concerto in A minor, wrote the piece in 1904, a year before becoming director of the St Petersburg Conservatory.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Shostakovich's First Violin Concerto remained hidden for seven years before its premiere because it lacked the 'positive aspects' demanded by 'Socialist realism'.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Itzhak Perlman, the violinist on this album, continued his exploration of the great Russian violin repertoire with this live recording.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded live in July 1988 at the Frederic R. Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Glazunov's Violin Concerto is structured in an original way, with two uninterrupted movements bridged by a cadenza.

Source: Booklet

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