Wieniawski 'Violin Concerto No 1' Itzhak Perlman

Violin Concerto No 1 in F sharp minor op 14
by Henryk Wieniawski
1. Allegro moderato
2. Preghiera (Larghetto)
3. Rondo (Allegro giocoso)
Itzhak Perlman, Violin
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Seiji Ozawa, Conductor

[russharding]

Wieniawski was just 17 years old when he wrote his first violin concerto, absolute genius.

[JamieSmith-fzmz]

In 1981, I was a USAF troop guarding B-52s at a northern tier base. I and another 2-striper, Alan Cook, would be trying to stay awake on a midnight shift in -10° weather in a truck with no heater, and we would listen to this - of all things - and try to create a storyline to go along with it like it was a soundtrack lacking a movie. For HOURS. Both Nos. 1 and 2. I love this piece on two levels: the piece itself and that it reminds me that I’m not guarding planes at a northern tier base. And Alan and I are still friends.

[lehrmandavid]

If memory serves, Perlman was so confident with this incredibly difficult concerto, he used it to help win the Leventritt Competition. This launched his legendary career. His ginormous hands helped with the treacherous tenths at the beginning, but the dedication and talent were all his own doing. Chapeau bas!

[Hesperocyon]

This violin concerto is absolutely amazing and super underrated. The first mouvement always gets to me, especially with this performance. The perfect vibrato at the right time really makes a difference too. Sometimes I wonder if I had picked the wrong instrument to play because of this piece.

[alexsaldarriaga]

In my opinion, this recording ranks as one of the best of this crazy difficult concerto. Ivry Gitlis made a swashbuckling, hair-raising recording of this piece. He takes even greater risks than Perlman. But if I could play this piece, I'd want to play it like Perlman. The luscious sound, the impeccable technique, and the hyper romantic phrasing by Perlman is without peer for this particular piece.

[jimmydeng]

I dont understand why no 2 is way more popular than no1, I personally find them equally good.

[Mot-dhsx]

0:00 - Allegro moderato
10:38 - Cadenza Start
12:40 - Cadenza Finish

15:30 - Preghiera
20:51 - Rondo

[donboyer]

This is the quintessential performance. I grew up listening to it and haven't heard a better rendition.

[rieldiniz]

I'm glad I found this recording. Amazing

[davidholmes]

Perlman has made a huge number of wonderful recordings but this is one of my favourites and this piece is fiendishly difficult. Certainly beat me.

[richardmorse]

I’ve always liked #1 better due to a combination of technical difficulties and a haunting melody in the first movement.

[RafaelR-F]

5:36 pretty much the best moment in history


edit: from 'violin history' to just 'history'

[barbaraweselakfranch]

I love this concert, I love very much Maestro ITZHAK PERLMAN, my favorite violinist 🎻❤️🌹

[fransmeersman]

What an overwhelming beautiful performance of this overwhelming beautiful concerto !

[barbaraweselakfranch]

Ce Concerto je aimée aussi beaucoup. Surtout avec Maestro Ithzak Perlman qui j'adore !

[notaire]

Überzeugende Interpretation dieses technisch anspruchsvollen Konzerts mit perfekt artikulierten Töne der Solovioline und gut kontrollierten Töne des ganzen Orchesters. Die höchste Technik dieses Violinisten ist ewig unvergleichlich. Der geniale Dirigent unterstützt ihn im lebhaften Tempo mit völlig effektiver Dynamik. Einfach wunderschön und ausgezeichnet!

[liamcolbert]

This deserves more likes and views


Also I don’t know who are those 7 people who would dislike this, but what I do know is that they are not true musicians who don’t know how to appreciate good music

[ayse-umitonder]

What a great Master, truly breath taking 💪🏽🏆

[hectorzavala]

Feliz de haberlo reencontrado. Hace casi medio centenario lo disfruté en México. Y ahora lo reencuentro.

[emilyhutjes]

Oh how breathtaking. Thank you very much. 🌷🌷🌷 (Holland)