Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Concerto Italiano & Violin Concerto No. 2 “The Prophets” —SWR Symphony Orchestra/Pieter-Jelle de Boer; Tianwa Yang, violin (Naxos 573135)
Rising star Tianwa Yang solos in what looks like the world premiere recording of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Concerto Italiano. Written in 1924, the concerto is considered Italian expatriate’s first truly symphonic venture. It is tuneful, fresh and transparently scored. The Concerto No. 2 ‘I Profeti’ (The Prophets) is an impassioned work of biblical character and inspiration with an almost cinematic sweep. Pieter-Jelle de Boar conducts the SWR Symphony Orchestra of Baden-Baden and Freiburg.
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