Leonidas Kavakos is one of the most sought-after soloists on the international stage. A violinist who regularly performs with the best orchestras and the most prestigious conductors, he is a convincing advocate of the violin and piano repertoire, an enthusiastic chamber musician, and now, a conductor. All these facets of Leonidas Kavakos's artistic activity are reflected in this double album dedicated to Beethoven. In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the composer's birth, the program draws welcome inspiration from Beethoven's three creative periods. Alongside the Violin Concerto and the popular Septet is a rarity to discover: the Variations on Folk Songs from 1817-1818, for piano and flute or violin ad libitum. However, the highlight is the Violin Concerto. Although Leonidas Kavakos has performed it for many years under the direction of some of the best conductors, this cornerstone of the repertoire was still missing from his rich and varied discography. This album was recorded with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, which, in addition to being considered one of the best orchestras in the world, is also distinguished by a particularly sensitive interpretation style and quality chamber musicians.
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