MENDELSSOHN / BRUCH / SAINT-SAENS: Violin Concertos - Ricci, London Symphony Orch

Some of the most legendary recordings of these highly popular works for violin by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens and Bruch, together on a single CD.

‘These famous violin showpieces are superby played by Ricci, who has dash and sparkle in plenty, helped by Gamba’s lively conducting. The 1959 recording is full and vivid…’ *** Penguin Guide

FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64

MAX BRUCH
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Havanaise, Op. 83
Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28

Ruggiero Ricci, violin
London Symphony Orchestra
Pierino Gamba