Composer: Thomas de Hartmann
Performer: Joshua Bell, Matt Haimovitz
Orchestra: INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Dalia Stasevska, Dennis Russell Davies
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Pentatone
Catalogue: PTC5187076
Release: 2024
Size: 703 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Violin Concerto, Op. 66
01. I. Largo – Allegro
02. II. Andante
03. III. Menuet fantasque (Tempo di Minuetto)
04. IV. Finale. Vivace
Cello Concerto, Op. 57
05. I. Allegro con brio
06. II. Andante. Solenne
07. III. Finale. Allegro ma non troppo
This album brings the glowing, cinematic Violin and Cello Concertos of Ukrainian composer Thomas de Hartmann, an important compositional voice in his own time, back into the limelight. Using an international all-star cast, the recording not only aims to re-establish de Hartmann’s oeuvre, but also to bring musicians together in times of war. The Violin Concerto was recorded in Warsaw with Joshua Bell as soloist and Dalia Stasevska conducting the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra, managing to temporarily leave their besieged country. The Cello Concerto is presented by Matt Haimovitz and the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Dennis Russell Davies. This album is made possible by the dedication and generous support of the Thomas de Hartmann Project, aimed to reintroduce his colourful and compelling music.