Szymanovski Violin Cons. 1 & 2
Frits C. Van Os | Kukkila, Finland | 10/24/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"clear and precise rendition of the music. neo-romantic style
with strong influence of Stravinsky's style. partly massive and
thunderous sound, but brought with fine discipline in the orchestra."
Outstanding New Szymanowski Concertos
Hegelian | Concord, MA USA | 11/23/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Naxos Szymanowski series continues with this outstanding recording of the two violin concertos. These wonderful concertos are the only true concertos that Szymanowski wrote. (Symphony Number 4 is a concertante work featuring piano, but it doesn't make the showcasing technical demands that are typical in concerto.) The violin playing here is wonderful and, as in the other Naxos discs in the series, the Warsaw orchestra has the music in its blood. Given the full, bright recordings, these performances go straight to the top. Don't miss these exotic, oriental-scented masterworks."