Baiba Skride - Bartók: Works for Violin & Orchestra (2019)

For her eighth album on Orfeo, Baiba Skride presents a programme of works by the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. In addition to his own instrument, the piano, the violin remained the most important instrument for Bartók throughout his life. This is probably due to the fact that, with its 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.

Track List:
[15:48] 01. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Major, Sz. 112: I. Allegro non troppo
[09:16] 02. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Major, Sz. 112: II. Andante tranquillo
[11:38] 03. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Major, Sz. 112: III. Allegro molto
[04:41] 04. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 87: I. Lassú. Moderato
[06:02] 05. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 87: II. Friss. Allegretto moderato
[04:18] 06. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Rhapsody No. 2 for Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 90: I. Lassú. Moderato
[05:58] 07. Baiba Skride, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Eivind Aadland - Rhapsody No. 2 for Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 90: II. Friss. Allegretto moderato