Bell’s Barber

Samuel Barber’s violin concerto is a real gem! It should be performed more often. I have no idea why some pieces get performed too often, and others not often enough!

Tracks on this CD are:

• 1. Adagio for Strings, Op.11

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• 2. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Op.14 – 1. Allegro

Joshua Bell

• 3. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Op.14 – 2. Andante

Joshua Bell

• 4. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Op.14 – 3. Presto in moto perpetuo

Joshua Bell

• 5. First Essay for Orchestra, Op.12

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• 6. Overture “The School for Scandal”, Op.5

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• 7. Second Essay for Orchestra, Op.17

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• 8. Agnus Dei, Op.11

The Sixteen

The Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber appeared first as part of Barber’s String Quartet. The slow movement became an all-time audience favorite.

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Here is Joshua Bell, performing the Barber concerto:

For comparison, here is Gil Shaham, playing Barber’s violin concerto

Tags: Samuel Barber, Violin Concerto, Adagio for Strings