For her eighth album on Orfeo, Baiba Skride presents a programme of works by the Hungarian composer BÃ©la BartÃ³k. In addition to his own instrument, the piano, the violin remained the most important instrument for BartÃ³k throughout his life. This is probably due to the fact that, with it's subtle versatility and traditional associations, the violin was eminently suited to his folk music transcriptions and adaptations. This new recording demonstrates Baiba Skride's facility in conveying this special Hungarian atmosphere. She's supported by the WDR Sinfonieorchester under Norwegian conductor Elvind Aadland. Baiba Skride (born 1981) is a Latvian classical violinist. She was the winner of the Queen Elisabeth Violin Contest in 2001, and has performed around the world, including alongside the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Tracklist:

Violin Concerto No. 2 In B Major, Sz. 112: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Violin Concerto No. 2 In B Major, Sz. 112: II. Andante Tranquillo
Violin Concerto No. 2 In B Major, Sz. 112: III. Allegro Molto
Rhapsody No. 1 For Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 87: I. Lassú. Moderato
Rhapsody No. 1 For Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 87: II. Friss. Allegretto Moderato
Rhapsody No. 2 For Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 90: I. Lassú. Moderato
Rhapsody No. 2 For Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 90: II. Friss. Allegretto Moderato

UPC: 4011790950129
Label: Orfeo
Release Date: 9.13.19
Format: CD

Bartok / Skride / Aadland - Violin Concerto 2 (CD)