Description:

[Tchaikovsky's beautiful melodies, full of pathos, are a fascinating fusion of Russian lyricism and passion. Mendelssohn is so famous for his melancholy and lyrical melody that the solo violin sings sweetly from the beginning. Sayaka Shoji, with good support from Myung-Whun Chung and the Philharmonie de Radio France, gives a convincing performance of these two masterpieces of the Romantic violin concerto with her whole heart and soul. This is an album that reveals shining talent and young vitality. Rubidium clock cutting. Recorded in Paris, October 2005 [Performed by] Sayaka Shoji (violin), Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung

Tracklisting:

1 CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA IN D MAJOR. OP.35 1. ALLEGRO MODERATO / SHOJI SAYAKA
2 CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA IN D MAJOR. OP.35 2. CANZONETTA. ANDANTE: / SHOJI SAYAKA
3 CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA IN D MAJOR. OP.35 3. FINALE. ALLEGRO VIVACISSIMO / SHOJI SAYAKA
4 CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA IN E MINOR. OP.64 1. ALLEGRO MOLTO APPASSIONATO / SHOJI SAYAKA
5 CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA IN E MINOR. OP.64 2. ANDANTE / SHOJI SAYAKA
6 CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA IN E MINOR. OP.64 3. ALLEGRETTO NON TROPPO - ALLEGRO MOLTO VIVACE / SHOJI SAYAKA