HEINRICH WILHELM ERNST (1814-1865): Concerto in F Sharp Minor, Op. 23, Concertino in D, Op. 12, Fantaisie Brillante sur la Marche et la Romance d'Otello de Rossini, Op. 11, Rondo Papageno, Op. 20, Elégie sur la mort d'un objet chéri, Op. 10

Description: Joachim considered Ernst the greatest living violinist; Ernst played in concert with Paganini. Here is exactly the sort of mix of virtuosic technical fireworks and long-breathed cantabile which you find in the concertante works of the famous Italian virtuoso-composer. Look elsewhere for innovation and depth of expression. Ernst is all about display and sensation. Ilya Grubert (violin), Russian Philharmonic Orchestra; Dmitry Yablonsky