Concerto in B Minor, opus 61 for violin and piano by Edward Elgar
Edward Elgar’s (1857-1934) monumental violin concerto was written in 1910 for Fritz Kreisler. It is among the most challenging and substantial concertos ever written, with pervasive double-stopping, rapid string-crossings, and continuous shifting, all over the duration of an hour. For all of its marathon-like demands, it is also a work of profound poetic beauty and intimate, yet fiery emotional drama, taking cues from Brahms and Bruch on a Mahlerian canvas. Since its premiere, it has been championed by the likes of Menuhin, Haendel, Kennedy, and Zukerman. This masterpiece is presented here in a budget Master's Music edition.
