Renaud Capuçon, Sir Simon Rattle, London Symphony Orchestra – Elgar: Violin Concerto: II. Andante

Renaud Capuçon describes Elgar’s Violin Concerto as “a huge piece ... both in terms of its length and its romantic and noble nature.“ Discover his recording with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra: The LSO gave the premiere of this concerto in 1910, with Fritz Kreisler, born in Vienna and one of the pre-eminent violinists of his day, as soloist. Sir Simon Rattle chose music by Elgar, the Enigma Variations, for his inaugural concert as Music Director of the LSO in 2017. He describes the violin concerto as “a masterpiece and also a monster piece,“ pointing out that it is probably the longest concerto written before the 1960s. “It is conceived on a broad canvas, but it is also very personal and intimate.“ Also featured on Renaud’s album is Elgar’s Violin Sonata, “a work of nobility and tenderness“ according to the French violinist. He has recorded the piece with leading British pianist Stephen Hough. Director: Paul Bates __________ Warner Classics ► Website: http://