Thomas Albertus Irnberger - Elgar: Violin Concerto in B Minor & Violin Sonata in E Minor (2019) [24/96]

Edward Elgar, the most prominent representative of the British Empire in music, completed his violin concerto, which was commissioned and premiered with great enthusiasm by Fritz Kreisler, in 1910. It is said that Elgar never spoke emotionally about his own music - with the striking exception of this one work, about which he uttered the words ,,I love it". Violinist Thomas Albertus Irnberger from Salzburg, Austria, presents this popular work here with the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of James Judd in a particularly beautiful interpretation which pays special attention to the tempo indications noted on Elgar's score. In addition, Elgar's sonata for violin and piano will be heard on this recording, also featuring Irnberger in collaboration with the great German pianist Michael Korstick.

Tracklist:
01. Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: I. Allegro
02. Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: II. Andante
03. Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: III. Allegro molto
04. Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 82: I. Allegro. Risoluto
05. Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 82: II. Romance. Andante
06. Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 82: III. Allegro non troppo

Personnel:
Thomas Albertus Irnberger, violin
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
James Judd, conductor
Michael Korstick, piano