Bell’s Barber
Samuel Barber’s violin concerto is a real gem! It should be performed more often. I have no idea why some pieces get performed too often, and others not often enough!
Tracks on this CD are:
- 1. Adagio for Strings, Op.11
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- 2. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Op.14 – 1. Allegro
Joshua Bell
- 3. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Op.14 – 2. Andante
Joshua Bell
- 4. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Op.14 – 3. Presto in moto perpetuo
Joshua Bell
- 5. First Essay for Orchestra, Op.12
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- 6. Overture “The School for Scandal”, Op.5
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- 7. Second Essay for Orchestra, Op.17
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- 8. Agnus Dei, Op.11
The Sixteen
The Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber appeared first as part of Barber’s String Quartet. The slow movement became an all-time audience favorite.
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Here is Joshua Bell, performing the Barber concerto:
For comparison, here is Gil Shaham, playing Barber’s violin concerto
Tags: Samuel Barber, Violin Concerto, Adagio for Strings