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