Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy & Esther Yoo - Tchaikovsky (2017)

Korean-American violinist Esther Yoo first came to international attention in 2010 when, aged 16, she became the youngest winner of the 10th International Sibelius Violin Competition. Following an acclaimed 2016 recording dedicated to Sibelius and Glazunov, she reunites here with conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia Orchestra to spotlight Tchaikovsky's beloved Violin Concerto alongside five shorter works, including Pas de deux and Danse Russe from Swan Lake.

"This album is special to me not only because of the musical vibrancy and depth in all of the works, but also because of what Tchaikovsky and his music symbolize. His compositions represent how a person who endures hardships in life can create music that gives voice to feelings which cannot easily be expressed. Every young adult experiences challenging periods of searching for identity, encountering love and facing new obstacles. During such times, I often turned to Tchaikovsky's music because I felt that he expresses the most tangible of human emotions."
- Esther Yoo

"Can the world take yet another brilliant young female violinist? Yes, if that violinist is Esther Yoo …"
- The Telegraph

TRACKLIST
01. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto In D, Op.35, TH. 59-1. Allegro moderato - Philharmonia Orchestra & Vladimir Ashkenazy & Esther Yoo
02. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto In D, Op.35, TH. 59-2. Canzonetta (Andante) - Esther Yoo & Vladimir Ashkenazy & Philharmonia Orchestra
03. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto In D, Op.35, TH. 59-3. Finale (Allegro vivacissimo) - Esther Yoo and Philharmonia Orchestra and Vladimir Ashkenazy
04. Tchaikovsky: Pas de deux - Esther Yoo and Philharmonia Orchestra and Vladimir Ashkenazy
05. Tchaikovsky: Danse Russe - Vladimir Ashkenazy & Esther Yoo & Philharmonia Orchestra
06. Tchaikovsky: Sérénade mélancolique in B flat minor, Op.26, TH 56 - Esther Yoo & Vladimir Ashkenazy & Philharmonia Orchestra
07. Tchaikovsky: Valse-Scherzo, Op.34 - Philharmonia Orchestra & Esther Yoo & Vladimir Ashkenazy
08. Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op.42 - Philharmonia Orchestra & Esther Yoo & Vladimir Ashkenazy