Ida Haendel- Sibelius: Violin Concerto, 2 Serenades

One of the most famous recordings of Polish-British-Canadian violinist Ida Haendel, who passed away last year.After performing the Sibelius concerto in Helsinki in 1949, broadcasted on radio, Ida Haendel received a letter from the composer: "Please accept my most cordial thanks for your excellent performance of my Violin Concerto. You played it masterfully in every respect. I congratulate you upon the great success. But above all, I congratulate myself that my Concerto has found an interpreter of your standard." This 1975 recording was made under the baton of Sibelius specialist Paavo Berglund.

Track List

1. Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47: I. Allegro Moderato
2. Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47: II. Adagio Di Molto
3. Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47: III. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
4. 2 Serenades for Violin and Orchestra Op. 69: No. 1 in D Major Andante Assai
5. 2 Serenades for Violin and Orchestra Op. 69: No. 2 in G minor Lento Assai
6. Humoreske for Violin and Orchestra No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 89 No. 3