Violin Concerto 'To the Memory of an Angel'

Alban Berg

Recordings

Top Choice

Itzhak Perlman / Seiji Ozawa / Boston Symphony

1978

Gil's primary recommendation. Very good recording. Perlman's sweetness of tone works for ethereal moments, and his dramatic flair works for the passionate parts.

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Louis Krasner / Anton Webern / BBC Symphony

1936 Historic recording

A historic recording (Krasner commissioned the work). Hissy and muddy, but the 'commitment is palpable.' An essential, passionate performance.