Vladigerov VC1

[Alan Howe]

..dating from 1920 and first performed the following year, this lies on the outer fringes of our remit in some respects, but has a thoroughly romantic spirit - and plenty of soaring tunes. The coupling's the Sibelius VC:
http://www.mdt.co.uk/sibelius-vladigerov-fire-and-ice-cd-plus-1-mobility-cd.html
Incidentally, for your money you get a hi-fi quality CD plus one designed to be heard on lesser equipment. Recommended.

[minacciosa]

This is apparently the first Bulgarian violin concerto, and it is an attractive piece. However, it's an early work of Vladigerov, written before he found his voice. The 2nd violin concerto (1968) is a much better work that is completely absorbing and original, though its (completely tonal) idiom might now lie outside of UC's narrow remit. Both pieces are expertly written for the violin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTMc6AGRxgQ

[eschiss1]

The score of Vladigerov concerto 1 is available at MPH Munich (link is to preface,not score) (date given as 1920-21, btw).

[Alan Howe]

I'm almost afraid to admit that I prefer the early Vladigerov...

[minacciosa]

Don't be; that is entirely consistent. You like what you like, as we all do.

[sdtom]

Could you explain the statement "Incidentally, for your money you get a hi-fi quality CD plus one designed to be heard on lesser equipment." Except for the Reference Recordings (their latest is Saint-Saens Symphony no. 3) I find it hard to distinguish between a Sony, CPO, and Chandos. They're all good. Curious to hear what you have to say.

[Alan Howe]

Apologies for my lack of clarity. The 'Fidelity' CD is the normal, high quality product. The 'Mobility' CD has (to my ears) boosted high frequencies - presumably for better reproduction on computers, car CD-players, etc.