Winner of the 2024 Joseph Joachim International Competition, 19-year old Canadian violinist Jacques began playing the violin at the age of two, and has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia. His debut album for Warner Classics offers a varied repertoire for violin - featuring works by BartÃ³k, Brahms, YsaÃ¿e, Gershwin and more - and balances technical brilliance with intimate, lyrical moments for a captivating listening experience.

Tracklist:

Albumblatt
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: No. 1, Jocul cu bta (Transcr. SzÃ©kely for Violin and Piano)
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: No. 2, Brul (Transcr. SzÃ©kely for Violin and Piano)
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: No. 3, Pe loc (Transcr. SzÃ©kely for Violin and Piano)
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: No. 4, Buciumeana (Transcr. SzÃ©kely for Violin and Piano)
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: No. 5, Poarga romneasca (Transcr. SzÃ©kely for Violin and Piano)
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: No. 6, Marun?el (Transcr. SzÃ©kely for Violin and Piano)
Porgy and Bess: Summertime (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)
Porgy and Bess: Bess You Is My Woman Now (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)
Porgy and Bess: It Ain't Necessarily So (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)
Polonaise de concert No. 1 in D Major, Op. 4
Grand caprice, Op. 26 (After Schubert's "Der ErlkÃ¶nig", D. 328)
Violin Sonata, No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo
Violin Sonata, No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio
Violin Sonata, No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato
Sonata for Solo Violin in G Major, Op. 27 No. 5: II. Danse rustique
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabande
Sonata for Solo Violin in E Minor, Op. 27 No. 4: II. Sarabande

UPC: 5026854567730
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 8.28.26
Format: CD

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