Violin Concerto in D major

Ludwig van Beethoven

D major

Enregistrements

Premier Choix

1958

Gil's first choice. Oistrakh has a gorgeous warm tone and is a 'thinking person's violinist.' A very grounded interpretation.

1980

A 'justly famous' early digital recording. Perlman brings heart, soul, and sweetness of tone, in a wonderful combination with Giulini.

1962

A classic, well-recorded version. More extroverted, expressive, and heartfelt.

1953 Mono recording

A famous, classic collaboration. A 'pretty good mono' recording. A beautiful, heartfelt rendering with Furtwängler's artistry and power.

1942 Live recording

A live recording with a rough sound. A powerful performance with 'Beethoven power' from both soloist and orchestra.

1940 Historic recording

Gil prefers this to Heifetz's later stereo recording. It shows more commitment, passion, and drama, with a 'wonderful hushed intensity'.

1934 Historic recording

Sounds good for its time. Huberman is an individual, expressive artist with wonderful imagination. A flowing, beautiful interpretation.

1926 Historic recording

An old, dim recording, but Kreisler's artistry is 'essential.' It is 'oozing with humanity and artistry,' with hushed, contemplative moments.