Mendelssohn & Bruch: Violin Concertos (SACD)

The Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene devotes himself to three of the most popular concert works for violin from the entire repertoire, composed in three different eras. Felix Mendelssohn's Concerto in E minor needs no introduction: this masterpiece from the composer's mature period is one of the best-known and most popular works of classical music thanks to its freshness, original composition and magnificent themes. Max Bruch's First Violin Concerto, another milestone in the violin repertoire, is appreciated for its natural lyricism and memorable melodies. In these two works, Johan Dalene is accompanied by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by his concertmaster Malin Broman (Mendelssohn) and Gemma New (Bruch). Ralph Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" concludes the program, imbued with a calm, meditative mood and a sense of connection with nature. However, the work will not be performed here in its well-known orchestral version, but in an arrangement by Paul Drayton with choir. The Swedish Radio Choir will be conducted by its conductor Kaspars Putnins.