① Beethoven: Violin Concerto ② Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 Kyung-Wha Chung (violin) Conductor: Klaus Tennstedt Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra ① London Philharmonic Orchestra ② Recorded: 1989, 1990 This second recording of Beethoven by Kyung-Wha Chung is a superb performance, with her delicate, smooth, and passionate solo enveloped by Tennstedt's powerful and grand scale. The pairing with Bruch is also a second recording, and it is a magnificent performance filled with feeling in every detail. Music Critic: Kogyo Uno "Chung's version should be chosen first. The performance is so high-class that it cannot be fully captured by the microphone, but even so, this transparent sound makes you feel invigorated. The first movement is a spiritually elevated violin, as if performing a purification ritual. In the development section, Chung emotionally connects with the sentimental music, which is rare for Beethoven, as if sobbing, and with an immersive pianissimo, but she doesn't overdo it as much as before, and maintains a high level of dignity throughout. The cadenza by Kreisler has an intensity as if dedicating oneself as an apostle of music, and the coda that follows is unparalleled, with the serenity of a completed purification ritual, yet still harboring the vestiges of a severe purification." "I wanted to record Beethoven's concerto with Tennstedt conducting. This was Chung's wish from before, and as expected, they performed together in perfect harmony. His conducting beautifully distinguishes the character of each movement, highlighting the solemnity of the slow tempo in the first movement while sensitively responding to the soloist's movements, and supporting the music with a strong framework." This Beethoven performance is a live recording, and it is a recording that clearly shows her performance style, which is originally difficult to capture with a microphone. You will be drawn in by her characteristic sharpness and severity, and her amazing balance at the very limit. Compared to the old version, which also had a lovely atmosphere, the Bruch is a great performance with an increased sense of scale. Japanese edition, no obi, no scratches on the disc 4 Slight scratches on the plastic case *Bulk purchase discount available (please comment in advance) 150 yen off for each additional item 150 yen off all items for 10 or more items (Please refrain from discounts on single purchases)