Various Composers - Violin Pearls (Renaud Capuçon)

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• Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn"
• Franz Schubert - Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: VII. Presto
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1
• François Schubert - Bagatelles, Op. 13: No. 9, L'abeille
• Béla Bartók - For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies" (Excerpts, Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)
• Camille Saint-Saëns - Le carnaval des animaux, R 125 (Excerpts)
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Two-Part Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1
• Franz Schubert - Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: IV. Andante molto
• Johann Sebastian Bach - French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: V. Menuet (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)
• Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter"
• Camille Saint-Saëns - Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XIV. Finale
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019: II. Largo
• Maurice Ravel - Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: III. Perpetuum mobile. Allegro
• Henri Dutilleux - Concerto pour violon "L'arbre des songes"
• Maurice Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73: II. Très vif
• Franz Schubert - Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": Thema. Andantino
• Franz Schubert - Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. Posth. 159, D. 934: VI. Allegretto
• Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850: Prelude (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)
• Grigoras Dinicu - Hora staccato (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)
• Sergei Prokofiev - Suite No. 1 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64bis: V. Masks (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96: III. Scherzo. Allegro
• Bohuslav Martinů - Duet for Violin and Cello No. 2: I. Allegretto
• Franz Schubert - Am Tage Aller Seelen, D. 343 "Litanei" (Version for Violin and Piano)
• Béla Bartók - For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 26, Moderato (Arr. Kraeuter for Violin and Cello)
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1018: IV. Vivace
• Robert Schumann - Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 4, Du Ring an meinem Finger (Version for Violin and Piano)
• Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring"
• Felix Mendelssohn - 6 Gesänge, Op. 34: No. 2, Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, MWV K86 (Transcr. Capuçon for Violin and Piano)
• Antonín Dvořák - 4 Romantic Pieces, Op. 75, B. 150: No. 2, Allegro maestoso
• Robert Schumann - Phantasiestücke, Op. 88: No. 1, Romanze. Nicht schnell, mit innigem Ausdruck (Live)
• Johann Sebastian Bach - English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: VII. Gigue (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)
• Franz Schubert - Introduction and Variations, Op. Posth. 160, D. 802 "Trockne Blumen": Introduction
• Johann Sebastian Bach - French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: IV. Air (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)
• Robert Schumann - Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42: No. 2, Er, der Herrlichste von allen (Version for Violin and Piano)
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assai
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1016: II. Allegro
• Antonín Dvořák - 4 Romantic Pieces, Op. 75, B. 150: No. 3, Allegro appassionato
• Maurice Jarre - Carpe diem (From "Dead Poets Society")
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019: IV. Adagio
• Johannes Brahms - Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019: I. Allegro
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentale (Version for Violin and Piano)
• Richard Strauss - Stimmungsbilder, Op. 9: No. 2, An einsamer Quelle (Arr. Příhoda for Violin and Piano)

Renaud Capuçon, violin

Compilation: 2024

Label: Warner Classics

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Renaud Capuçon (born 1976) is a French violinist known for his virtuosity, expressive interpretations, and dynamic stage presence. Born in Chambéry, France, he began his violin studies at a young age and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. Capuçon studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he won several prizes, and later honed his craft under the mentorship of renowned musicians like Itzhak Perlman.

Capuçon has performed with leading orchestras and conductors around the world, gaining acclaim for his wide-ranging repertoire, which includes both classical masterpieces and contemporary works. He is particularly celebrated for his performances of concertos by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. In addition to his concert career, Capuçon is an active educator, often giving masterclasses. His recordings and live performances continue to solidify his reputation as one of the foremost violinists of his generation.