Concerto for violin and orchestra No. 2, BB 117, Sz 112
Rhapsody No. 1 for violin and orchestra, BB 94b, Sz 87
Rhapsody No. 2 for violin and orchestra, BB 96b, Sz 90

For her eighth album on Orfeo, Baiba Skride presents a programme of works by the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. In addition to his own instrument, the piano, the violin remained the most important instrument for Bartók throughout his life. This is probably due to the fact that, with its subtle versatility and traditional associations, the violin was eminently suited to his folk music transcriptions and adaptations.

This new recording demonstrates Baiba Skride’s facility in conveying this special Hungarian atmosphere. She's supported by the WDR Sinfonieorchester under Norwegian conductor Eivind Aadland.

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Recording: Köln, Philharmonie, 20.-24.03.2017. Baiba Skride plays the Yfrah

Neaman Stradivarius.