The album allows Saténik Khourdoïan, the soloist, to showcase her abilities in two roles: as a concert violinist accompanied by the orchestra and as a solo violinist who is an integral part of the orchestra.
Recording & Production
The recording and mixing for this album were handled by Philippe Paque, with Jean-Luc Ongena also contributing to the recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at La Monnaie / De Munt between February 15-21, 2020.
Critical Reception
Leopold Auer, the first dedicatee of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, found it incredibly difficult to perform.
Composition History
Tchaikovsky began writing his Violin Concerto after sight-reading Lalo's Symphonie espagnole with Joseph Kotek, a young violinist who then advised him on violin technique.
Album & Artwork
The album features works by Tchaikovsky composed between 1875 and 1882, including the Violin Concerto, excerpts from Swan Lake, and Valse sentimentale.
Interpretation
Alain Altinoglu, the Music Director of the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, wanted to create a recording policy centered on the orchestra and its solo players, including Saténik Khourdoïan, the concertmaster.
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