Hahn/Frank/Oprf - Paris

A refined vinyl release blending three emblematic works, performed with expressive depth and orchestral precision. This double LP gatefold edition delivers an immersive listening experience, perfect for lovers of contemporary classical music.

• Format: 2×LP vinyl
• Genre: modern/contemporary classical
• Label & year: Deutsche Grammophon, 2021
• EAN: 0028948398485

Tracklist:

• Side A – Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major op. 19 – I. Andantino – Andante assai
• Side A – Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 – II. Scherzo. Vivacissimo
• Side A – Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 – III. Moderato – Allegro moderato – Moderato – Più tranquillo
• Side B – Chausson: Poème op. 25 for Violin and Orchestra
• Side B – Rautavaara: Deux Sérénades – Sérénade pour mon amour. Moderato
• Side B – Rautavaara: Deux Sérénades – Sérénade pour la vie. Andante assai – Comodo – Agitato

Why You'll Love It:

This edition showcases Hilary Hahn’s expressive mastery and the Philharmonique de Radio France’s orchestral richness. The 180 g vinyl and gatefold format offer a tactile and sonic experience that appeals to collectors and audiophiles alike.

Trivia:

• The double LP is cut at 45 RPM on heavy 180 g vinyl, enhancing dynamic range and audio fidelity .
• It features the world premiere recording of Rautavaara’s “Deux Sérénades,” a posthumous commission by Mikko Franck .
• The album brings together works tied to Paris’s musical legacy, including Prokofiev’s concerto, which premiered in the French capital in 1923 .