Perhaps the most well-known direct comparison between both the Brahms and Bruch violin concertos comes from Hans von Bülow who commented that while Bruch had written a concerto for the violin, Brahms had composed one against it. And whilst this is perhaps a little harsh toward Brahms, one can see von Bülow's point: Bruch uses the orchestra to support his soloist whilst Brahms attempts to treat both soloist and orchestra as equals. Comparisons aside, both concertos are towering examples of the genre which are, and will remain, firmly established staples of concerto repertoire.
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BACH, Palladian Ensemble - Trio Sonatas
VICTORIA, ALLEGRI, PALESTRINA, LASSUS, DESPREZ, Magnificat, Philip Cave - The Golden Age
MONTEVERDI, CACCINI, D'INDIA, Jill Feldman, Nigel North - Udite Amanti: 17th Century Italian Love Songs
Martin Taylor - Two's Company
Martin Taylor - Portraits with special guest Chet Atkins