Brahms: Double Concerto, Barenboim (CD)

“Perlman’s 1993 Mendelssohn plays well to listeners who appreciate Perlman’s nimble, dazzling technique.” — AllMusic

A favorite of Chicago Symphony Orchestra fans for decades, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman perform Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto, bringing new life to an oft performed work. Alongside the Brahms is Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, known for its memorable opening bars and technical demands of the soloist. Daniel Barenboim leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is these live performances from 1996 and 1993 respectively.

Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102 (Double)
Itzhak Perlman violin
Yo-Yo Ma cello
1996, Orchestra Hall, Chicago

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
Itzhak Perlman Violin
1993, Orchestra Hall, Chicago

Discs: 1
Record Label: Apex
Release Date: February 25, 2011