① Sibelius: Violin Concerto ② Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 Kyung-Wha Chung (violin) Conductor: André Previn London Symphony Orchestra ① Conductor: Rudolf Kempe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ② Recorded: 1970, 1972 This is a performance by Kyung-Wha Chung at the ages of 22 and 24. Both the Sibelius and Bruch concertos are highly acclaimed performances that have repeatedly been ranked number one in past selections of best recordings. A must-listen for those who love violin concertos. Music critic: Kofuku Uno "The frigid lyricism of the first movement of Sibelius is exquisite. It evokes an indescribable atmosphere, harboring the refreshing air and cool solitude of Northern European Finland. Anyone who listens to this will surely fall in love with Sibelius." Chung's violin possesses both a transparent tension and an ethereal delicacy. In Sibelius, one is drawn into the pure, yet melancholic melody of the beginning, and every movement is wonderful, allowing for repeated listening without getting tired of it. I think it will be one of the CDs you'll be truly glad you bought! Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 is also simply superb. In addition to high concentration and passion, it also expresses a fresh beauty, and the technique is impeccable. Kempe and the Royal Philharmonic also provide robust and beautiful support. Classical music fans and those who are learning the violin should listen to this at least once. The Bruch Violin Concerto is particularly important for its dramatic first movement and its very beautiful-toned second movement. While there are variations in tempo, it is a performance that allows you to fully enjoy a gentle and fantastical, yet rich atmosphere, rather than sharpness or refined playing. This is a masterpiece that I highly recommend to classical music beginners as well. Japanese edition, no obi, no scratches on the disc. 12 *Bulk purchase discount available (comment required in advance) 150 yen off each additional item 150 yen off all items for 10 or more items (Discounts for single purchases are not available)