Korngold Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 36; Shaham, London Symp., Previn

[@baltoman24]

Korngold was a superb composer- thank you for posting this fine performance. Prokofiev predicted that if classical composers followed the 12-tone school that they would loose the audience. Despite the efforts of late romantic composers such as Korngold, Prokofiev was proven to be correct.

[@st.charlesstreet9876]

New to all this. Wow, Gil Shaham what an accomplished musician you are. I love this rendition! Bless You for this Great Performance 🎼❤️

[@MrHiroyuki71]

とても、ロマンチックで、甘美な、音楽ですね。もう、何十回と聞きましたが、飽きませんね。

[@joburnette1660]

Best version I have heard of this concerto! It's beautiful, tones of the violin are lush and the orchestra is appropriately in the background.

[@craffte]

The first time I heard this must have been ten yrs ago... I don't know why I did not appreciate it's beauty till now. It's acrobatic and dreamy and ...just lovely.

[@kelvynchin1968]

Goodness, I haven't heard this in a while. It's a lovely concerto.

[@johncanfield50]

Thank you, RT, for this fine rendition. Years ago, living in North Michigan, I developed a list of 'musical loves' heard over Interlaken Public Radio. Forgotten, I just found it again two weeks ago. (Pays NEVER to throw ANYTHING away! Hoarders unite!:) Your wonderful presentation shows why this beautifully thoughtful piece was included on my list in the first place. Thank you! Mille Grazie!

[@thombotomb]

The first time I heard this concerto (several years ago now) it didn't leave a lasting impression upon me. I came to it again here from listening to a video of Eliz. Schwartzkopf singing an aria from DIE TOTEN STADT. I think it's something to do with the excellence of this performance, and the fact that I've 'moved on' a bit since then. I like them both!

[@johndeclefpineiro7372]

For anyone interested in downloading the full score and/or the parts as PDF files, go to imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto,_Op.35_%28Korngold,_Erich_Wolfgang%29

[@Erik83474]

What a discovery! This is really getting one of my favourite concerto's! What a shame that it's so seldom played!

[@PeachesCourage]

The 2nd mvt gets to me To me it is a baby vulnerable tender innocent wanting to be loved It's as if God composed that so you'd see the miracle of life!

[@Blubberkinz]

Movement 2- 9:03 Movement 3- 17:46

[@RomanticTunes]

***** Dearest C. - You're most welcome, sweetie. Thank YOU for being here with me. This is one of my favorites. Maestro Korngold was better known as a film scorer. In this composition (and through Mr. Shaham's interpretation), his romanticism is highlighted in its grandeur and sensitivity. The first movement gives me goosebumps and just pierces through my heart at every listen. **sighs** :-}

[@robinbarr4677]

I saw Gil Shaham play this live a few years ago with the National Symphony Orchestra. It was astonishing, how he interacted directly with the orchestra musicians. It was as if they were having a conversation, and now when I hear this performance, I can feel the same connection and dialogue. The last movement especially -- everyone was having so much fun, and you could tell.

[@WildwoodClaire1]

Poor Korngold! Harassed and demonized by Nazis for the "crime" of being a Jew and dismissed as reactionary by vapid "progressive" music critics of his time. I've always loved this piece. Thanks for posting.

[@woody5551]

Has proved the critics wrong.

[@unnamed_boi]

i think it should be op. 35 in the title. the opus in the video is correct tho.

[@mashtali1]

Lilting, luxuriant and mesmerizingly hypnotic...this is my favorite performance. it's even better than Heifetz recording.

[@markrubin9449]

Heifitz had the excitement

[@Peter-Warton]

Just heard him play this live with the Oregon Symphony. He really understands this piece and makes it interesting to listen to (unlike other recordings I've heard). What a talented and generous musician! Thanks for sharing this recording. BTW, does anyone know what violin he plays on?

[@ManuelMunoz-sk3gg]

pwarton 1699 Strad.

[@markrubin9449]

Korngold was a student of Mahler. A good choice. But he's best for the movie music. Movement 3 is borrowed from "The Prince & The Pauper.".

[@nohaylamujer]

Perhaps you don't know his operas. His "movie music" was but his daytime job after he moved to the US.

[@ntyler84]

17:45

[@helenavondrakenstein4969]

what year did Korngold publish this?

[@jean-yvesdelafosse7510]

This is not Gil Shaham if you shazam this piece you find : Baiba Skride !!!

[@djmotise]

Alexander Courage should have been sued for one of the most blatant plagiarism attempts of all time in his theft of Korngold's first movement for the theme of the original Star Trek television show. It's sickeningly obvious.

[@laurapoper2155]

Alex was one of Korngold's orchestrators.