Various Artists - Great Violin Concertos (CD)

The Great Classics series from Naxos is the perfect introduction to myriad genres of classical music. Comprising both complete and compiled selections from the greatest works in the repertoire, the boxes are bursting with wonderful pieces of music, both recognizable and unfamiliar. The boxes take the listener on a thrilling tour of some of the worlds most dramatic musical media, encompassing music from six centuries and featuring sensational performers. All boxes come with a fascinating booklet with detailed information on the genre itself, chronological placement of each work, and a comprehensive study of the music. A fitting celebration of 25 years of superb music from Naxos, the worlds favourite classical label.GREAT VIOLIN CONCERTOS includes Highlights CDs from the following concertos:

CD 1 Vivaldi Four Seasons / J. S. Bach Violin Concertos in A Minor & E Major

CD 2 Mozart Violin Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 / Spohr Concerto No. 8

CD 3 Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major / Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3

CD 4 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor / Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 / Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No. 5

CD 5 Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major / Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1

CD 6 Saint-Sans Violin Concerto No. 3 / Lalo Symphonie Espagnole

CD 7 Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major / Glazunov Violin Concerto in A Minor

CD 8 Elgar Violin Concerto in B Minor / Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2

CD 9 Dvok Violin Concerto in A Minor / Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor

CD 10 Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 / Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1