Rabin, Sir Eugene Goossens, Philharmonia Orchestra, The, Paganini, Wieniawski - Paganini Concerto No 1 In D Major Wieniawski Concerto No2 In D Minor

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Review by Lori Bravo

Album Review: Paganini Concerto No. 1 in D Major & Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 in D Minor Man, oh man—this album is something else. It’s like stepping into a time machine where you’re transported to this grand concert hall with velvet seats and chandeliers dripping light. The energy? Unreal. Michael Rabin on violin just owns it, while Sir Eugene Goossens and the Philharmonia Orchestra bring these classical masterpieces alive like nobody’s business. Let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck with me long after I hit pause. First up, there’s “Allegro Maestoso” from Wieniawski’s concerto. Holy smokes, does Rabin make his violin sing here—or maybe cry would be a better word. There’s this moment halfway through where everything slows down for a second, and then BOOM, he hits this note so pure it feels like your chest might explode. Like, how do fingers even move that fast? The orchestra behind him isn’t just backing him either; they’re having their own conversation, all dramatic and fiery. You can almost picture them sweating under those hot stage lights as they chase each other through the music. Then there’s “Rondo – Allegro Spiritoso” from Paganini’s piece. This one’s got bounce, baby! It’s playful but sharp, like watching someone juggle knives without breaking a sweat. Every single bow stroke from Rabin lands perfectly—confident, daring, kinda cocky even. And the way the orchestra joins in at full tilt makes it feel like a party you don’t wanna leave. Honestly, by the end of it, I was grinning like an idiot, tapping my foot uncontrollably. That last flourish? Chef’s kiss. The whole thing is packed with passion and precision. Sure, it’s technically flawless (duh, we’re talking about legends here), but what really gets me is how alive it feels. These aren’t just notes on paper—they’re stories being told, emotions spilling out, moments frozen in time. Listening to this record made me realize how rare it is to hear musicians play like their lives depend on it. And hey, here’s a weird thought: if aliens ever landed and asked us humans to explain why we bother making art, I’d hand them this album. Because seriously, THIS is what we’re capable of when we try our hardest. Now excuse me while I go listen to “Allegro Maestoso” again… and probably cry a little bit.

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Artist: Rabin, Sir Eugene Goossens, Philharmonia Orchestra, The, Paganini, Wieniawski
Album: Paganini Concerto No 1 In D Major Wieniawski Concerto No2 In D Minor

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Third Movement : Allegro Con Fuoco - Allegro Moderato
Rondo - Alegro Spiritoso
Allegro Maestoso
Adagio Espressivo
First Movement : Allegro Moderato / Second Movement : Romance - Andante Non Troppo

Catalog Numbers

SP8534

Labels

Capitol Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
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Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByWieniawski, Paganini
ConductorSir Eugene Goossens
OrchestraPhilharmonia Orchestra, The
ViolinMichael Rabin

Notes

Rainbow circle label

About Rabin, Sir Eugene Goossens, Philharmonia Orchestra, The, Paganini, Wieniawski

American violinist, born 2 May 1936 in New York City, New York and died 19 January 1972 in New York City, New York.

Name Vars

  • Michaël Rabin
  • Rabin

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Paganini Concerto No. 1 In D Major / Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 In D Minor* features the incredible violinist Michael Rabin. He was only in his early 20s when he recorded it, but his performance is often called one of the most technically brilliant and emotionally charged interpretations of these pieces. People still rave about how clean and expressive his playing is. It’s wild to think someone so young could nail such complex music with so much feeling.