Esther Yoo reunites with conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia Orchestra for her latest release on Deutsche Grammophon.
“This album is special to me not only because of the musical vibrancy and depth in all of the works, but also because of what Tchaikovsky and his music symbolize,” says Esther. “His compositions represent how a person who endures hardships in life can create music that gives voice to feelings which cannot easily be expressed. Every young adult experiences challenging periods of searching for identity, encountering love and facing new obstacles. During such times, I often turned to Tchaikovsky’s music because I felt that he expresses the most tangible of human emotions.”
The release features Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto alongside five shorter works, including Pas de Deux and Danse Russe from Swan Lake, Sérénade Mélancolique, Valse-Scherzo, and Mélodie from Souvenir d’un lieu cher.
Tracklist
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)
1 Violin Concerto In D, Op.35, TH. 59: 1. Allegro moderato 19:23
2 Violin Concerto In D, Op.35, TH. 59: 2. Canzonetta (Andante) 06:19
3 Violin Concerto In D, Op.35, TH. 59: 3. Finale (Allegro vivacissimo) 10:55
4 Pas de deux 05:27
5 Danse Russe 04:26
6 Sérénade mélancolique in B flat minor, Op.26, TH 56 10:03
7 Valse-Scherzo, Op.34 06:24
8 Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op.42 04:20
Personnel
Esther Yoo, violin
The Philharmonia Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor
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