After his debut solo album with music by Bach, BartÃ³k and Boulez, Michael Barenboim's second album is also dedicated to works for solo violin and features compositions by Salvatore Sciarrino, Giuseppe Tartini, Luciano Berio, and NiccolÃ² Paganini, sketching a short history of Italian solo violin literature. The four works seem very heterogenous at first glance but what unites them is their rich technical and stylistic spectrum. The juxtaposition of traditional and contemporary music works creates an inimitable sound cosmos and makes the works by Tartini and Paganini sound incredibly modern alongside 20th-century music. Michael Barenboim creatively navigates the sometimes obsessive and diabolical elements of the works and creates an inspired and unique interpretation. This release was recorded at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche Berlin in June, 2017.

Tracklist:

6 Capricci: No. 1, Vivace
6 Capricci: No. 2, Andante
6 Capricci: No. 3, Assai Agitato
6 Capricci: No. 4, Volubile
6 Capricci: No. 5, Presto
6 Capricci: No. 6, Con Brio
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Bg. 5 "Devil's Trill" (Version For Solo Violin): I. Larghetto Affectuoso
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Bg. 5 "Devil's Trill" (Version For Solo Violin): II. Tempo Giusto Della Scuola Tartinist
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Bg. 5 "Devil's Trill" (Version For Solo Violin): III. Sogni Dellautore. Andante, Allegro
Sequenza VIII
24 Caprices For Solo Violin, Op. 1, Ms 25: No. 1 In E Major. Andante
24 Caprices For Solo Violin, Op. 1, Ms 25: No. 6 In G Minor. Lento
24 Caprices For Solo Violin, Op. 1, Ms 25: No. 17 In E-Flat Major. Sostenuto Andante
24 Caprices For Solo Violin, Op. 1, Ms 25: No. 16 In G Minor. Presto
24 Caprices For Solo Violin, Op. 1, Ms 25: No. 9 In E Major. Allegretto
24 Caprices For Solo Violin, Op. 1, Ms 25: No. 24 In A Minor. Tema Con Variazioni - Quasi Presto

UPC: 4260234831559
Label: Accentus
Release Date: 2.2.18
Format: CD

Berio / Barenboim - Sciarrino / Tartini / Berio / Paganini (CD)