① Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 ② Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 Nathan Milstein (violin) Conductor: Claudio Abbado ① Eugen Jochum ② Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1972 ①, 1974 ② ① is also a great performance, but ② is even more wonderful. In Mendelssohn, Milstein is noble and beautiful, and above all, his performance is warm and like a sunny spot. The Mendelssohn concerto is enjoyable enough with just Milstein. The backing of Abbado/VPO is truly wonderful. The recording is also excellent. Like other Brahms concertos, this is one of the best violin concertos of the Romantic period, known for its technically difficult and profound content, yet spiritually fulfilling and magnificent. Under Jochum's profound backing, Milstein shows the sharpness of the legendary blade Muramasa in Brahms. From his younger days, when his quick style was somewhat plain and fast, he has added more relaxed expression, maturity, and richness. His tone is as seductive and beautiful as it was in his younger days. It is a truly tasteful performance as the final destination of the master's Brahms concerto. Milstein's tone has a passionate fervor beneath its keen brilliance, and once you are captivated by this charm, you will be hooked; it is an ideal performance. Without being overly formal, he plays smoothly at a fast tempo, but a mysterious allure arises, and the sharpness of his technique is also wonderful, even though it is a recording from his later years. This CD is valuable even with only the Brahms piece. Milstein's performance is at a more relaxed tempo than usual, dignified and of high quality. His vibrant, beautiful tone is sometimes sweet, and at crucial moments, he makes a decision with intense power. The orchestra is important in Brahms' concerto, but the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Jochum gives us a truly exquisite Brahms. Music critic: Mr. Akiyasu Fukushima on ② Brahms "It is really interesting to see the tension of the music suddenly boiling up with the appearance of the solo violin, which heralds a storm. The members of the Vienna Philharmonic are spurred on by the aura emanating from Milstein's back and are giving a passionate performance." Domestic version [Out of print] No obi The disc surface has some scratches, but there are no playback problems. *We will discount for bulk purchases (please comment in advance) 150 yen off for each additional item 150 yen off for all items for 10 or more items (Please refrain from discounts for single purchases)