In this laudable effort Israeli virtuoso violinist Ittai Shapira gathers three seemingly disparate violin concertos to create a picture of the genre through a particularly American lens. Shapira's deeply affecting playing is present throughout, flowing from Menotti's restrained lyricism and Barber's straightforward and engaging work to a world premiere recording of Theodore Wiprud's stormy "Katrina" concerto, composed for Shapira himself.
1) Allegro Moderato - Ittai Shapira/Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
2) Adagio - Ittai Shapira/Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
3) Allegro Vivace - Ittai Shapira/Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
4) Les Bons Temps - Ittai Shapira/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
5) Acadiana - Ittai Shapira/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
6) Fly Away - Ittai Shapira/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
7) Allegro - Ittai Shapira/Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
8) Andante - Ittai Shapira/Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
9) Presto Con Moto Perpetuoso - Ittai Shapira/Russian Philharmonic Orchestra