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Bartók: Works for Violin and Piano - Sonatas and Folk Dances / James Ehnes, violin; Andrew Armstrong, piano

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2013-01-29

Works: Béla Bartók: Sonata for Violin solo, Sz 117; Sonata for Violin and Piano in E minor; Hungarian Folksong; Hungarian Folk Tunes; Romanian Folkdances (6) for Piano, Sz 56
Performers: Armstrong, Andrew; Ehnes, James [Violin]

Almost half a century earlier, Bartók had written his Sonata for Violin and Piano in E minor. It was included in a concert given by...continue...
Recording information: Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk (06/02/2012-06/04/2012)....continue...

Bartók: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2; Rhapsodies Nos. 1 & 2 / James Ehnes, violin; Andrew Armstrong, piano

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2012-01-31

Works: Béla Bartók: Rhapsody for Violin and Piano no 1, Sz 86; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2, Sz 76; Rhapsody for Violin and Piano no 2, Sz 89; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 1, Sz 75; Albu...
Performers: Armstrong, Andrew; Ehnes, James [Violin]

This is the second volume in a series devoted to the works for strings by Béla Bartók, with James Ehnes the featured soloist. Earlier this...continue...
Recording information: Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk (05/30/2011-06/01/2011)....continue...

Seeds: Violin, Piano, Cello / Surrounding Yourself with Classical Music

3 CD / Analekta / 2012-01-31

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto in E minor, for violin and orchestra; Song without words for Cello and Piano in D major, Op. 109; Assai Tranquillo for cello & piano in B minor; Niccolò Paganini: Cap...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Beilman, Benjamin [Violin]; Blaha, Bernadene; Brott, Denis; Cho, Jinjoo; Dolin, Elizabeth; Dubeau, Angele; Dyachkov, Yegor; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Kay, Francine; Kodama, Mari [P...
Conductors: Rescigno, Joseph; ; Talmi, Yoav; Marinov, Ivan; Nagano, Kent
Ensemble: ; I Musici de Montréal; La Pietà (Orchestra)

Moods: Relaxation, Dream, Lullabies / Surrounding Yourself with Classical Music

3 CD / Analekta / 2012-01-31

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite in D major; Suite in C minor; Sonata no 2 in A minor; Erik Satie: Gymnopedie for piano no 1; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quintet in A major, for bassett clarinet and strings...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Bessette, Louise; Booth, Jane; Boucher, Remi; Brock, Aaron; Dubeau, Angele; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Fiset, Marianne; Kay, Francine; Lapointe, Jean Francois; McMahon, Michael; Mil...
Conductors: Lamon, Jeanne; Talmi, Yoav; ; Patenaude, Gilbert; Hanson, George
Ensemble: ; Ensemble Caprice; La Pietà (Orchestra)

In 'N' Out: Coffee Break, Dining, Jazzy Car Ride / Every moment has its Music

3 CD / Analekta / 2012-01-31

Works: Niccolò Paganini: Centone di Sonate no 1; Cantabile e Valtz in E major; Felix Mendelssohn: Song without words for Cello and Piano in D major, Op. 109; Trio for Piano and Strings in D minor; Erne...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Bessette, Louise; Blaha, Bernadene; Booth, Jane; Dolin, Elizabeth; Dubeau, Angele; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Fortin, Lyne; Groulx, Jean-Francois; Kodama, Mari [Piano]; Kuerti, Anto...
Conductors: ; Nagano, Kent; Desmarais, Lorraine; Rescigno, Joseph
Ensemble: ; Duo Campion-Vachon; Duo Gaulin-Riverin; Gryphon Trio; Montreal Jazz Club; Quatuor Alcan; Trio Lorraine Desmarais

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto / James Ehnes

1 CD / Onyx Classics / 2012-01-10

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; Sérénade mélancolique for Violin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 26; Valse-Scherzo for Violin and Orchestra in C major,...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: ; Sydney Symphony Orchestra

As a follow-up to his acclaimed recording of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, James Ehnes once again collaborates with Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Sydney Symphony for an...continue...
Recording information: Sydney Opera House (12/09/2010-12/11/2010)....continue...

Bartok: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Viola Concerto / Ehnes. Noseda, BBC Philharmonic

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2011-09-27

Works: Béla Bartók: Concerto for Violin no 1, Sz 36; Concerto for Violin no 2 in B minor, Sz. 112, BB 117; Concerto for Viola, Sz 120
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Noseda, Gianandrea
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Hailed as 'the Jascha Heifetz of our day' (The Globe and Mail, Canada), the violinist James Ehnes is widely considered one of the most dynamic...continue...
Recording information: Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester....continue...

Bach: Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord Vol 1 / Ehnes, et al

1 CD / Analekta / 2011-04-19

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 1 in B minor, BWV 1014; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 2 in A major, BWV 1015; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 3 in E major, BWV...
Performers: Beausejour, Luc; Ehnes, James [Violin]

James Ehnes, named 2002 Young Artist of the Year at the Cannes Classical Awards, has established a career of distinction. Luc Beausejour has been widely...continue...

Selection: The Best of James Ehnes

1 CD / Analekta / 2011-03-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita no 3 in E major, BWV 1006; Sonata no 6 in G major for violin and harpshchord, BWV 1019a; Partita no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Antonin Dvorák: Romantic Pieces (4) for...
Performers: Beausejour, Luc; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Laurel, Eduard
Conductors: Talmi, Yoav

Hailed as "the Jascha Heifetz of our day" (Toronto Globe and Mail), violinist James Ehnes is widely considered one of the most dynamic and exciting...continue...
Selections: The Best of James Ehnes has such a modest title and appearance that it might slip by unnoticed, but don't let it, because there is compelling music on this greatest-hits CD that warrants s...continue...

Bach: Violin Sonatas Vol 2 / Ehnes, Loiselle, Beauséjour

1 CD / Analekta / 2011-02-22

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 5 in F minor, BWV 1018; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 6 in G major, BWV 1019; Sonata for violin & keyboard no 6 in G major (variant)...
Performers: Beausejour, Luc; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Loiselle, Benoit

Mr. Ehnes’s 2001 Analekta recording French Showpieces with l’Orchestre symphonique de Québec under the direction of Yoav Talmi earned high praise as did Prokofiev’s Two...continue...

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto; Octet

1 CD / Onyx Classics / 2011-01-11

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in D minor; Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20
Performers: Arron, Edward; deMaine, Robert; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Hadelich, Augustin; Keefe, Erin; O'Neill, Richard; Phelps, Cynthia; Wan, Andrew
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is one of the composer’s greatest works and one of the most popular concertos in the repertoire. Making his first recording of...continue...

Paganini: Caprices

1 CD / Onyx Classics / 2010-01-12

Works: Niccolò Paganini: Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]

James Ehnes revisits the most demanding work in the violin repertoire, and delivers an astonishing new interpretation, focusing on the lyrical rather than the pyrotechnics...continue...
Recording information: Wyastone Concert Hall, Wyastone Leys, Monmouth (05/2009-06/2009)....continue...

Bach: Six Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin / James Ehnes

2 CD / Analekta / 2009-10-27

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin solo no 1 in G minor, BWV 1001; Partita for Violin solo no 1 in B minor, BWV 1002; Sonata for Violin solo no 2 in A minor, BWV 1003; Partita for Violin solo n...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]

James Ehnes - In Recital

2 CD / CBC Records / 2009-09-29

Works: Maurice Ravel: Tzigane; Berceuse sur le nom de Fauré; Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major; Claude Debussy: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G minor; Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Violi...
Performers: Chen, Wendy; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Laurel, Eduard

This re-release of James Ehnes' recording of works by Wieniawski and Sarasate coupled with another of his great recital CDs featuring the works of Ravel,...continue...

Homage / James Ehnes, et al

2 CD / Onyx Classics / 2009-01-13

Works: Antonio Bazzini: La ronde des lutins, Op. 25; Manuel de Falla: Suite Populaire Espagnole; Danza Española no 1 (la vida breve); Edward Elgar: La capricieuse, Op. 17; Salut d'amour; Cyril Scott:...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Guarneri, Andrea; Laurel, Eduard

On this new CD and DVD Video set, 2008 Grammy and Gramophone Award winning violinist James Ehnes pays tribute to the world’s most celebrated violin-makers....continue...

Joyaux Romantiques - Jewels of the Romantic Era

1 CD / Analekta / 2008-08-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Giacomo Puccini: Madama Butterfly; Frédéric Chopin: Waltz for Piano in A minor, B 150; Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, ...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Dubeau, Angele; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Kuerti, Anton; Laurel, Eduard; Motard, Therese; Raymond, Richard; Soviero, Diana
Conductors: Lamon, Jeanne; Rescigno, Joseph; Dessaints, Raymond; ; Blazhkov, Igor
Ensemble: Ensemble Amati (Montreal); Grand Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra; Gryphon Trio; Kiev Symphony Orchestra; Montreal Opera Orchestra; Tafelmusik

Italian Oratorios / Matthew White, Jeanne Lamon, Tafelmusik

2 CD / Analekta / 2008-08-01

Works: Jan Dismas Zelenka: Gesú al Calvario, oratorio for soloists, chorus, instruments & continuo, ZWV 62; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for strings & continuo in C major, RV 114; Juditha triumphans, RV 6...
Performers: Beausejour, Luc; Dubeau, Angele; Dyachkov, Yegor; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Lamon, Jeanne; Laurel, Eduard; Lefevre; Michaud, Natalie; Saulnier, Jean; Soly, Genevieve; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: ; Talmi, Yoav
Ensemble: ; Gryphon Trio; L'Ensemble des Idées heureuses ; Les Voix Baroques

This recording offers a sampling of the riches to be found in the Italian Oratorio repertoire, as composed in Rome and Venice as well as...continue...

Of Love and Music - Chopin, Vivaldi, Brahms, et al

1 CD / Analekta / 2008-08-01

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the animals; Erik Satie: Gymnopedie for piano no 1; Edward Elgar: Salut d'amour; George Gershwin: I've Got a Crush on You, song (from Treasure Girl and Strike up...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Blaha, Bernadene; Dolin, Elizabeth; Dubeau, Angele; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Fortin, Lyne; Kay, Francine; Kuerti, Anton; Laurel, Eduard; Lemieux, Marie-Nicole; Motard, Therese; Si...
Conductors: Talmi, Yoav;
Ensemble: ; Duo Campion-Vachon; Duo Similia; La Pietà (Orchestra) ; Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

We have long tried to explain the mystery of love by comparing it to the euphoria that can instill in us. This wonderful collection from...continue...

Jewels of the Baroque Era

1 CD / Analekta / 2008-08-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Solomon; Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Goldberg Variations, BWV 988; Suite for solo cello no 1 in G major, BWV 1007; Partita for Violin s...
Performers: Dubeau, Angèle; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Gauvin, Karina; Mallette, Marcelle; Mercer, Shannon [Soprano]; Motard, Thérèse; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: Fortin, Olivier; Gauthier, Jean-François
Ensemble: Ensemble Masques (Classical); Les Chambristes de Ville Marie

The main achievements of the Baroque style were the rise of opera and oratorio, the development of the cantata and the evolution of the bel...continue...

Bruch: Violin Concerti, Scottish Fantasy Op 46 / Dutoit, Bernardi, Ehnes, Montreal SO

2 CD / CBC Records / 2008-06-24

Works: Max Bruch: Concerto for Violin no 1 in G minor, Op. 26; Concerto for Violin no 3 in D minor, Op. 58; Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 46; Concerto for Violin no 2 in D minor, Op. 44
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Dutoit, Charles; Bernardi, Mario
Ensemble: Montreal Symphony Orchestra

James Ehnes is widely considered one of the most dynamic and exciting performers in classical music. An extremely prolific and multi-award winning recording artist, James’...continue...

Elgar: Violin Concerto, etc / Davis, Ehnes, et al

1 CD / Onyx Classics / 2008-01-08

Works: Edward Elgar: Concerto for Violin in B minor, Op. 61; Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Davis, Andrew

Still only 30, Canada's James Ehnes is increasingly placed among the four or five most complete violinists on the planet. His outstanding performance of the...continue...

Prokofiev: Violin Sonatas, etc / James Ehnes, Wendy Chen

1 CD / Analekta / 2007-05-15

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Sonata for violin & piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 80; Melodies (5) for Violin and Piano, Op. 35bis; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2 in D major, Op. 94bis
Performers: Chen, Wendy; Ehnes, James [Violin]

"This is my second encounter with James Ehnes on records and my first with Wendy Chen, and both are very welcome...He is...impressive here playing two...continue...

French Showpieces / James Ehnes, Yoav Talmi, Quebec SO

1 CD / Analekta / 2007-05-15

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Havanaise for Violin and Orchestra in E major, Op. 83; Havanaise, for violin & piano (or orchestra) in E major, Op. 83; Hector Berlioz: Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Rê...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Talmi, Yoav
Ensemble: Quebec Symphony Orchestra

Kriesler: Works / James Ehnes

1 CD / Analekta / 2007-05-15

Works: Fritz Kreisler: Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for violin & piano; Praeludium and Allegro in the style of Pugnani; La Précieuse in the style of Couperin; Sicilienne and Rigaudon in the styl...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Laurel, Eduard

Canada's own James Ehnes enjoys an international reputation and keeps garnering rave reviews the world over. He has received numerous accolades and prizes including 'Young...continue...

Romantic Pieces - Dvorák, Janácek, Smetana / Ehnes, Laurel

2 CD / Analekta / 2007-05-15

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Z domoviny (From the Homeland), pieces (2) for violin & piano, JB 1; Antonin Dvorák: Romantic Pieces (4) for Violin and Piano, Op. 75/B 150; Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G m...
Performers: Beausejour, Luc; Dubeau, Angele; Dyachkov, Yegor; Ehnes, James [Violin]; Laurel, Eduard; Lefevre; Michaud, Natalie; Saulnier, Jean; Soly, Genevieve; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: ; Talmi, Yoav
Ensemble: Gryphon Trio; L'Ensemble des Idées heureuses ; Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

In 2002, James Ehnes was named 'Young Artist of the Year' at the Cannes Classical Awards for his 'Six Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin'...continue...

Barber, Korngold, Walton: Violin Concertos / Ehnes, Tovey

1 CD / CBC Records / 2006-10-31

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; Samuel Barber: Concerto for Violin Op. 14; William Walton: Concerto for Violin
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Tovey, Bramwell
Ensemble: Vancouver Symphony

"These three violin concertos demonstrate the ongoing vitality and huge expressive range of the Romantic tradition in the first half of the 20th century, and...continue...

Mozart: Violin Concertos 1-5 / James Ehnes

2 CD / CBC Records / 2006-01-17

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin no 1 in B flat major, K. 207; Concerto for Violin no 2 in D major, K. 211; Adagio for Violin and Orchestra in E major, K 261; Rondo for Violin and Orchest...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]

Dvorák: Concertos / Hayroudinoff, Ehnes, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-06-21

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Piano in G minor, Op. 33/B 63; Concerto for Violin in A minor, Op. 53
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Hayroudinoff, Rustem
Conductors: Noseda, Gianandrea
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"...The Piano Concerto offers a unique mixture of scores, proficiently executed, while the Violin Concerto features some great fiddling (not far removed in manner from...continue...

Dallapiccola: Marsia, Due Pezzi, etc / Noseda, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-11-23

Works: Luigi Dallapiccola: Tartiniana for violin & orchestra; Studies (2) for violin and piano; Piccola musica notturna for orchestra or chamber ensemble; Marsia, ballet; Variazioni for orchestra
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Noseda, Gianandrea
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"Performances are excellent, as are sonics, but be aware that owing to the nature of the music much of this is recorded at a low...continue...

Wieniawski, Saraste / James Ehnes, Eduard Laurel

1 CD / CBC Records / 2004-10-19

Works: Henryk Wieniawski: Polonaise brillante for Violin and Piano no 2 in A major, Op. 21; Polonaise brillante for Violin and Piano no 1 in D major, Op. 4; Obertas, mazourka caractéristique for violin...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Laurel, Eduard

"Working on this album has truly been a labor of love, and I hope that it will be as enjoyable for you to listen to...continue...

Dohnányi: Concertos, Concertino / Bamert, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-10-19

Works: Ernst von Dohnányi: Concerto for Violin no 2 in C minor, Op. 43; Concertino, for harp & chamber orchestra, Op. 45; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B minor, Op. 42
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Lantaff, Clifford; Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Bamert, Matthias
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

James Ehnes, whom the Guardian newspaper referred to as 'spellbinding... jaw-droppingly virtuosic' is touring extensively over the next year and will be appearing at various...continue...

Hummel: Violin Concertos, etc / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-09-21

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Potpourri for viola & orchestra in G minor ("Fantaisie"), Op. 94; Adagio and Rondo alla Polacca, for violin & orchestra (unverified); Variations on a theme from a Berlin Singsp...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

"This will be welcomed by Hummel enthusiasts. The performances are all polished and are recorded warmly in Chandos's usual manner." - Bauman, American Record Guide...continue...

Classics - Paganini: 24 Caprices / James Ehnes

1 CD / Telarc / 2003-06-24

Works: Niccolò Paganini: Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]

"...Few violinists have the courage to debut with these pieces, widely regarded as unplayable when published in 1820. Ehnes proves that he is not only...continue...

Bruch: Concerto no 2, etc / Ehnes, Bernardi, Montreal SO

1 CD / CBC Records / 2002-11-01

Works: Max Bruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 46; Concerto for Violin no 2 in D minor, Op. 44
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]
Conductors: Bernardi, Mario
Ensemble: Montreal Symphony Orchestra