Johannes Brahms; Henryk Wieniawski - Double Concerto; Violin Concerto No. 2 (Zakhar Bron)

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Composer: Johannes Brahms; Henryk Wieniawski

• Brahms - Double Concerto in A minor for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, Op. 102
• Wieniawski - Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22

Zakhar Bron, violin

Michał Dmochowski, cello

Polish Radio Orchestra / Łukasz Borowicz, conductor

Silesian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra / Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: DUX Recording Producers

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Brahms’s Double Concerto in A minor and Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto in D minor stand as cornerstone masterpieces of the Romantic repertoire, celebrated for their thrilling virtuosity, lush orchestration, and rich Hungarian folk influences. This recording captures a compelling generational dialogue between renowned violinist Zakhar Bron and cellist Bartosz Dmochowski. Played on two historic Guarneri violins—the legendary "Ex-Lipiński" and "Ex-Wieniawski"—the performance prioritizes narrative logic, exquisite tonal warmth, and natural dynamics over unbridled speed. Recorded between 2011 and 2013, this album offers an expressive, noble interpretation tailored for connoisseurs of classic Romantic music making.

Renowned violinist Zakhar Bron (b. 1947) is an acclaimed soloist and laureate of prestigious contests, including the Queen Elisabeth and Wieniawski competitions. Trained at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Igor Oistrakh, Bron has performed in world-class venues such as the Wiener Musikverein and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall. Equally distinguished as a pedagogue, he has taught at esteemed institutions worldwide, including Madrid’s Reina Sofía School and the Royal Academy of Music in London. As an honorary professor and frequent international competition juror, Bron has shaped generations of elite violinists, with many of his students earning top prizes on the global stage.

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