Track Listing

1. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22: Allegro moderato
2. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22: Romance: Andante non troppo
3. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22: Allegro con fuoco / Allegro moderato (á la Zingara)
4. Sonata for 2 violins & bassoon, No 1 ('A 3'): Vorspiel. Allegro moderato
5. Sonata for 2 violins & bassoon, No 1 ('A 3'): Adagio
6. Sonata for 2 violins & bassoon, No 1 ('A 3'): Finale. Allegro energico
7. Souvenir d'un lieu cher, for violin & piano (or orchestra), Op. 42: No 01 "Meditation"
8. Sérénade mélancolique, for violin & orchestra (or piano) in B minor, Op. 26

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97566 in Music
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 1995-05-16
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Customer Reviews

Awesome rendition of Wieniaski, nice others too!
I rarely buy CDs for the soloist performing. I buy them for the composer, and consequently rarely buy CDs with multiple composers on them. Basically I didn't pay attention when I bought this CD. Well lucky me because not only is the Wieniaski great, but the Bruch and Tchaikovsky complement it very well. I definately recommend this CD to violin afficionados.

The Best Recording Ever!
I was so impressed with this recording and as a violinist I believe that you should own a copy of this high class masterpiece. Stern's sound is so rich and deep that it touches your heart in a way that is life changing. If you want to hear a great master of the violin, buy this recording and you will not regret it.

Still a great one.
Isaac Stern really pours it on. He plays with certainty and strength and makes even the more sedate parts shine and I think his impassioned interpretations during the Bruch and Wienawski are exciting. Never muddy, he adds depth and solidarity to the long notes and delicacy to the high ones. I enjoy the entire album but I especially enjoy the Bruch.