For 2 violins and string orchestra (1st work); for violin, viola, and orchestra (2nd work); for violin and orchestra (3rd work). David Oistrakh, violin (1st & 3rd works), viola (2nd work) ; Igor Oistrakh, violin (1st & 2nd works) ; English Chamber Orchestra (1st work) ; Sir Colin Davis, conductor (1st work) ; Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra (2nd & 3rd works) ; Yehudi Menuhin, conductor (2nd work) ; Kirill Kondrashin, conductor (3rd work). 1st work recorded at Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 Feb., 1961; 2nd work at Royal Albert Hall, London, 28 Sept. 1963; 3rd work at Royal Festival Hall, London, 19th Sept., 1963. Historical recordings by the BBC originally broadcast on Feb. 19, 1961, Sept. 24, 1963, and Oct. 1, 1963. Program notes by Tully Potter in English with French and German translations (11 p.) included.
Contents:
Violin concerto in D major, op. 77 / Johannes Brahms. Sinfonia concertante, K364 / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Violin concerto in D major, op. 77 / Johannes Brahms.
Summary:
"The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historical performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for the first time, incorporating rare archival footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored. The first two performances on this DVD feature David Oistrakh in one of his favourite performing partnerships, with his son, violinist Igor Oistrakh. The Bach Concerto for two violins formed the duo's first foreign engagement, whilst the Mozart was performed two years later in a sell-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Krill Kondrashin, one of Oistrakh's preferred conductors, directs the Brahms Concerto, which has all the warmth and confidence one would expect from a classic Oistrakh recording."
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