Shostakovich – Prokofiev: Violin Concertos

Today sees the release of a Supraphon recording in which Tomáš, together with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, accompanies rising violin star Daniel Matejča, a 20-year-old virtuoso. The CD (and its digital formats) feature violin concertos by Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Prokofiev.

“It wasn’t our first artistic encounter, and in the case of Shostakovich’s violin concerto, we were able to draw heavily on our shared concert experience. Daniel is an exceptionally evocative artistic personality; I like his naturalness, energy, and approach to interpretation, which is very close to my personal understanding of these important works of violin literature,” Tomáš comments on his collaboration with the young virtuoso. Daniel Matejča is in his element in both concertos, playing with stirring energy and technical virtuosity, expressing a wide range of emotions, ranging from rawness to delicacy and captivating depth. Tomáš Netopil is an experienced accompanist in the best sense of the word, shaping the orchestra’s sound with a wide range of dynamic and colours, but above all keeping in perfect step with the soloist as he tells his story. The recording also features sound of extraordinary colour, presence, and spatial plasticity.

Watch the teaser created by Supraphon for the new recording, and then listen to or purchase the new release HERE.