SIBELIUS: VIOLIN CONCERTO, 2 SERENADES - IDA HAENDEL, PAAVO BERGLUND

One of the most famous recordings of Polish-British-Canadian violinist Ida Haendel.

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.

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