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Nikolaj Znaider emerges as a deeply compelling artist, one whose winning combination of tonal opulence and glowing interpretative sincerity makes a stunning impact in the Korngold. …his heart-felt... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 1st Jun 2009
Catalogue No: 88697103362
Label: RCA
Length: 67 minutes

Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77

Work length41:49

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Nikolaj Znaider (violin), Wiener Philharmoniker
Valéry Gergiev

Allegro ma non troppo

Track length23:57

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Adagio

Track length9:16

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Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo

Track length8:36

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Korngold: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35

Work length25:37

$3.90

$5.10

Nikolaj Znaider (violin), Wiener Philharmoniker
Valéry Gergiev

I. Moderato nobile

Track length9:19

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II. Romance. Andante

Track length8:47

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III. Finale

Track length7:31

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For his latest recording for RCA Red Seal Nikolaj Znaider, one of the most versatile violinists of our time, has combined one of the best loved violin concertos, Brahms’s concerto in D, with the lesser-known Korngold concerto, also in D

Alongside Nikolaj is The Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of one of the greatest conductors of all time, Valery Gergiev.

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May 2009

Nikolaj Znaider emerges as a deeply compelling artist, one whose winning combination of tonal opulence and glowing interpretative sincerity makes a stunning impact in the Korngold. …his heart-felt sensitivity to mood and atmosphere, and the genuine warmth he imparts to the Brahms Concerto is nothing less than special.

May 2011

Znaider's virile virtuosity is just one glory of this CD: the Vienna Phil and Valery Gergiev offer fabulous orchestral sonorities too.

2010

There are readings of the Brahms that take their time, but the plush grandeur of Znaider and the VPO seems almost too opulent. The finale, too, misses an element of dance, of impishness even, so well caught by Julia Fischer (see page ??).
Instead, we get a wall of sound both terrifying and awe-inspiring. But tempi apart, there is also much to celebrate here. Znaider is one of the greatest artists of his generation, and his consummate musicianship and glorious depth and range of tone are everywhere apparent, to particular effect in the Adagio of the Brahms, where Znaider's discreet portamenti make the most of the floating lines.
So, unquestionably top-notch playing from all concerned, even if the interpretation is less convincing.
The Korngold is a different matter.
This should have seemed a mere bon-bon after the Brahms, but such is the commitment from Znaider, Gergiev and the orchestra that it's a wonder from start to finish. They relish the composer's extraordinary ear for orchestral colour, especially the shattering climax of the first movement and the work's zany brassfuelled ending.
Throughout, there's an ideal marriage of brilliance and warmth. The sound picture places the soloist very firmly centre-stage, but with playing this scintillating that's not a complaint.

July 2009

Znaider is, for me, one of the greatest artists of his generation, and his consummate musicianship and glorious depth and range of tone are everywhere apparent, to particular effect in the Adagio of the Brahms (though I prefer the oboist on Repin's recording), where Znaider's discreet portamenti make the most of the floating lines. The Korngold... should have seemed a mere bonbon after the Brahms, but such is the commitment from Znaider, Gergiev and the orchestra that it's a wonder from start to finish.

17th July 2009

Korngold has rarely sounded more opulent or more gorgeous. Znaider plays it beautifully, too, with finely spun lines and a meltingly warm tone. Essential listening, if Korngold is your priority.

21st June 2009

There's no denying Znaider's technical mastery, the whole thing feels lightweight and insincere

1st July 2009

Znaider’s own playing transmits thoughtfulness, expressive power, concentration and command of the nuances of phrasing, combined with an overarching sense of structure.

The Independent on Sunday 14th June 2009

Soloist Nikolaj Znaider's meticulously judged vibrato glows through the poignant Romance of Korngold's Violin Concerto while Valéry Gergiev works his quivering magic with the Wiener Philharmoniker.

Brahms & Korngold - Violin Concertos

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