Violin Adagios – Decca 2-CD Set, 29 Classical Violin Tracks

A musical pause with heartfelt expression

Some melodies invite you to step away from the pace of everyday life. Violin Adagios offers that pleasure in a Decca 2-CD set dedicated to the voice of the violin. Its 29 tracks explore classical repertoire through tenderness, depth and romantic feeling.

Great composers and remarkable violinists

The Méditation from Massenet’s Thaïs sits alongside Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, Elgar’s Salut d’amour and concerto movements by Bach, Mozart and Brahms. The cover lists Joshua Bell, Kyung Wha Chung, Arthur Grumiaux, Nigel Kennedy, Leila Josefowicz, Midori, Itzhak Perlman, Akiko Suwanai, Henryk Szeryng and Pinchas Zukerman: distinctive musical voices to discover as you listen.

Enjoy at home or give with affection

With more than two and a half hours of music, this collection is lovely company for an evening with a book, a quiet Sunday or a dedicated listening session. Schubert’s Ave Maria adds a spiritual note to a programme that also rewards simple enjoyment of beautiful melodies. A thoughtful birthday or Christmas present for anyone drawn to the violin.

The complete programme: 29 tracks

CD 1

1. Massenet — Méditation (Thaïs)
2. Bruch — Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor: Adagio
3. Vivaldi — Winter: Largo
4. Bach — Concerto for 2 Violins: Largo
5. Mozart — Adagio in E: Adagio
6. Rachmaninov — Vocalise
7. Brahms — Violin Concerto in D: Adagio
8. Barber — Violin Concerto: Andante
9. Gluck — Mélodie
10. Beethoven — Spring Sonata: Adagio molto espressivo
11. Tchaikovsky — Violin Concerto in D: Canzonetta
12. Dvořák — Songs My Mother Taught Me
13. Tchaikovsky — None but the Lonely Heart
14. Shostakovich — Romance (The Gadfly)

CD 2

1. Beethoven — Romance in F
2. Bach — Violin Concerto in E: Adagio
3. Elgar — Salut d’amour
4. Schubert — Ave Maria
5. Vivaldi — Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor: Larghetto
6. Handel — Violin Sonata in D: Larghetto
7. Mozart — Violin Concerto in G, K. 216: Adagio
8. Kreisler — Liebesleid
9. Mendelssohn — Violin Concerto in E minor: Andante
10. Tchaikovsky — Mélodie (Souvenir d’un lieu cher)
11. Sibelius — Violin Concerto in D minor: Adagio di molto
12. Korngold — Violin Concerto in D: Romance
13. Schubert — Ständchen
14. Ponce — Estrellita
15. Bach — Air on a G String (Orchestral Suite No. 3)

Questions about Violin Adagios

Do I need to know classical music to enjoy it?

No. These expressive melodies welcome first-time listeners and anyone rediscovering favourite works alike.

Is this entirely religious music?

The set offers varied classical repertoire. Alongside Schubert’s Ave Maria, it includes concertos, romances and lyrical pieces.

Who would enjoy these two CDs as a gift?

A violin enthusiast, a classical music lover or someone who appreciates beautiful listening moments at home.