Brahms: Violin Concerto

Brahms: Violin Concerto

Leonidas Kavakos tackles a pillar of the violin repertoire in a disc that establishes him as a concerto soloist for Decca Classics.<br><br>His first concerto disc for Decca features the Brahms Violin Concerto, for which he is joined by one of the world s greatest orchestras and conductors, the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Riccardo Chailly.<br><br>Leonidas is also accompanied by pianist Peter Nagy for Brahms timeless Hungarian Dances (No.s 1, 2 ,6 and 11) and Bartoks energetic Rhapsodies and Romanian Folk Dances two great composers hugely influenced by Hungarian folk music.<br><br>Richly charismatic music in superbly spirited performances by musicians who have this repertoire in their blood.