from Jongen & Lazzari (S): Violin Concertos (CDA68005) 1 Allegro poco maestoso [11'55] 30 minutes 42 seconds 3 tracks2 Adagio, molto espressivo [9'15] 3 Animé [9'32] ‘Strongly tonal and lyrical, Jongen's chief influences seem to be Richard Strauss and César Franck … the Fantasia in E major has a gorgeous honeyed melody as its main subject. A better title migh ... ‘Volume 18 of Hyperion's series of little-known violin concertos of the Romantic era. This one showcases the music of Joseph Jongen, a Belgian composer much admired in his day for his orchestral and c ... ‘Philippe Graffin is a very stylish violinist who does full justice to these scores. The same can be said for the orchestra and Martyn Brabbins’ (American Record Guide) |