Max Bruch - Violin Concerto (Eldbjørg Hemsing)

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Composer: Max Bruch

1. Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26: I. Vorspiel. Allegro moderato
2. Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26: II. Adagio
3. Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energico
4. Romance, Op. 85
5. In der Nacht, Op. 72 (arr. Jan-Peter Klöpfel)
6. Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26: II. Adagio (Short Edit)

Eldbjørg Hemsing, violin

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Gergely Madaras, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Sony Classical/Sony Music

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Grammy-nominated, Spellemann Award–winning Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing presents a deeply personal interpretation of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 on her August 2026 Sony Classical release with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gergely Madaras. A companion piece since her childhood, Hemsing approaches the concerto as a three-part journey, spotlighting the lyrical Adagio as its emotional core. The album expands on Bruch’s legacy by featuring two rare complementary works: the Romance, Op. 85, blending Bruch’s violin-and-piano version with the original orchestral scoring, and a newly commissioned orchestral arrangement of the song "In der Nacht," Op. 72.

Eldbjørg Hemsing (born 1990) is an internationally acclaimed Norwegian violinist and exclusive Sony Classical artist, known for combining artistic excellence with cultural advocacy. She has represented Norway on diplomatic missions worldwide and is deeply committed to education and public diplomacy through initiatives such as SPIRE and the Barratt Due advisory board. Her award-winning discography spans core repertoire and contemporary commissions, earning multiple Norwegian Grammys and Opus Klassik Awards. Hemsing performs on leading global stages and collaborates with major orchestras and composers. She also holds prominent leadership roles in festivals and foundations, performing on a Stradivarius on loan from Dextra Musica.