Fenella Humphreys, George Vass & The BBC National Orchestra of Wales - Sibelius: Violin Concerto & Humoresques (2021) [24/96]

Already hailed as his country's foremost composer, Sibelius completed what was to be his only concerto in early 1904, and its spellbinding and instantly recognisable opening can surely be counted amongst the most iconic of any. A virtuosic violinist himself, Sibelius beautifully evokes Finland's natural landscape and ancient folklore, which continues through Sibelius's 1917 work for violin and orchestra – the Six Humoresques – demanding a considerable level of technique. Violinist Fenella Humphreys joins with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor George Vass to present these formidable works with a world premiere recording of a new work for violin and orchestra by the American composer Nors S. Josephson – Celestial Voyage.

Tracklist:
1. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato (16:34)
2. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto (08:56)
3. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro, ma non tanto (08:17)
4. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Two Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: I. No. 1 in D Minor (03:46)
5. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Two Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: II. No. 2 in D Major (02:21)
6. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Four Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89: I. No. 1 in G Minor (04:24)
7. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Four Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89: II. No. 2 in G Minor (03:33)
8. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Four Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89: III. No. 3 in E-Flat Major (03:14)
9. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Four Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89: IV. No. 4 in G Minor (03:27)
10. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Fenella Humphreys & George Vass – Celestial Voyage (08:56)


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