Dmitry Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77
I. Nocturne: Moderato
II. Scherzo: Allegro
III. Passacaglia: Andante
III. Cadenza
IV. Burlesque: Allegro con brio
Dmitry Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 129
I. Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Adagio - Allegro
Eugene Ysaye: Amitie, Op. 26
Amitie, Op. 26
“David Oistrakh’s authority in the Shostakovich concertos is an absolute feast for the ear…”
David Wright
“This is another winner from the BBC…Just listen and marvel at Oistrakh's control and depth of feeling for this magnificent opening movement…The third movement, Passacaglia, is truly superb as music and so is this performance... The music's argument is so logical and coherent in this account and Oistrakh's tone is impeccable. At times the playing is so moving that it is almost unbearable yet it is not slushy or sentimental… Irrefutably magnificent! …You will not hear these concertos played better!”
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I. Nocturne: Moderato
