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Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1; Hindemith: Violin Conce

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Details

Composer
Paul Hindemith, Dmitri Shostakovich
Artist
Alexandra Tirsu, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
Format
CD
Label
Fuga Libera
Released
Dec 12, 2025
Catalog #
FUG859
UPC
5400439008595

About

Violinist Alexandra Tirsu presents her debut album comprising concertos by Dmitri Shostakovich and Paul Hindemith. Shostakovich's music has resonated with her since childhood, it's atmosphere reflecting the war stories she grew up with. Violin Concerto No. 1 unfolds like a psychological journey-from a shadowy opening to a fierce scherzo, an emotionally charged passacaglia, and a wildly ironic finale. Hindemith's rarely performed Violin Concerto, which Alexandra first explored at the ARD Competition in Munich, reveals a different voice: clear, structured, and quietly expressive. Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Vasily Petrenko, this album captures a moment of depth, identity, and emotional connection through two powerful 20th-century works.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Nocturne: Moderato 14:14
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Nocturne: Moderato
    Duration
    14:14
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko
  2. 2 II. Scherzo: Allegro 06:23
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Allegro
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko
  3. 3 III. Passacaglia: Andante - Cadenza 15:22
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Passacaglia: Andante - Cadenza
    Duration
    15:22
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko
  4. 4 IV. Burlesca: Allegro con brio - Presto 04:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Burlesca: Allegro con brio - Presto
    Duration
    04:56
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko
  5. 5 I. Mässig bewegte Halbe 09:46
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Mässig bewegte Halbe
    Duration
    09:46
    Composer
    Paul Hindemith
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko
  6. 6 II. Langsam 11:07
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Langsam
    Duration
    11:07
    Composer
    Paul Hindemith
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko
  7. 7 III. Lebhaft 11:23
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Lebhaft
    Duration
    11:23
    Composer
    Paul Hindemith
    Performer
    Alexandra Tirsu
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Vasily Petrenko