Following the announcement by Tasmin Little of her intended retirement from the concert platform, we wanted to create an album that would stand as both a tribute to, and celebration of, her outstanding career as a performer. What better way to do so than ask her to select her own, personal favorites from her recorded career? An exclusive Chandos artist since 2010, Tasmin has made a series of recordings that have proved a cornerstone of the Chandos schedules for a decade, and feature a range of composers and styles of quite breath-taking variety. The first album concentrates on concerti, and features both Walton's and Britten's concertos with Edward Gardner, along with the slow movement of her award-winning Elgar recording with Sir Andrew Davis. The second features works from Vivaldi though to Shostakovich via Brahms, and includes (among many other gems) her recording of Vaughan Williams's iconic The Lark Ascending. It also celebrates Tasmin's recital partnerships with three outstanding pianists: Piers Lane, Martin Roscoe, and John Lenehan. As she writes in her booklet note: 'I am very happy that this final, double-album set should reflect so many aspects of me as a musician; and I remain full of gratitude for the tremendous opportunities I have been given to play and record with the greatest musicians of today. I hope you all enjoy this final release.'

Tracklist:

Violin Concerto (1943 Version): I. Andante Tranquillo
Violin Concerto (1943 Version): II. Presto Capriccioso Alla Napolitana
Violin Concerto (1943 Version): III. Vivace
Violin Concerto In B Minor, Op. 61: II. Andante
Violin Concerto, Op. 15: I. Moderato Con Moto
Violin Concerto, Op. 15: II. Vivace
Violin Concerto, Op. 15: III. Passacaglia. Andante Lento
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, Rv 269 "Spring": I. Allegro
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, Rv 269 "Spring": II. Largo E Pianissimo Sempre
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto In E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, Rv 269 "Spring": III. Danza Pastorale. Allegro
The Gardens At Eastwell (A Late Summer Impression) [Version For Violin & Piano]
The Lark Ascending (Version For Violin & Orchestra)
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Op. 78 "Regen": I. Vivace, Ma Non Troppo
Chanson De Nuit Et Chanson De Matin, Op. 15: No. 2, Chanson De Matin (Arr. R. Turner For Violin & Orchestra)
Salut D'amour, Op. 12 (Arr. R. Turner For Violin & Orchestra)
Romance For Violin & Piano, Op. 23
Piano Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 148, D. 897 "Notturno"
The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: VIII. Romance
Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": I. Allegro
Csárdás (Arr. T. Little & J. Lenehan For Violin & Piano)

UPC: 095115218525
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 6.5.20
Format: CD

Best Of Tasmin / Various 2pk - Best of Tasmin (2 CD)