CLASSICAL

摘要

After Batiashvili and Faust, who both opted for Busoni's cadenza in (i) it's good to have the Joachim rightfully reinstated here in this rich and powerful account of Brahms's concerto. Kavakos has the technical and musical grasp of this great work and (as part of his Leipzig Brahms exploration) Chailly unearths effective detail. But there are no tricks, no attempts to be 'different'. The two Bartok Rhapsodies follow (to reflect a genuine Hungarian ethos) then four of Brahms's Dances are given in violin/ piano transcription. A top recommendation, with splendid Decca sound.