Dutch violinist Niek Baar joins the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie under the direction of Christoph Poppen to perform two classic violin concertos from the mid-19th century: Robert Schumann’s Violin Concerto in D minor and Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor. Both of these violin concertos were written for the legendary Joseph Joachim, who had a hand in shaping the final form of both pieces, although ultimately his changes to the Schumann were rejected by the composer. The highly original, introverted and melancholic concerto is a moving self-portrait of the 43-year-old Schumann a few years before his death, and Bruch’s No. 1 is one of the most beloved concertos of the entire repertoire.01. Niek Baar – Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1 I. In kr?ftigem, nicht zu schnellem Tempo02. Niek Baar – Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1 II. Langsam03. Niek Baar – Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1 III. Lebhaft, doch nicht schnell04. Niek Baar – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26 I. Vorspiel. Allegro moderato05. Niek Baar – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26 II. Adagio06. Niek Baar – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26 III. Finale. Allegro energico13222990066/49.72.150.151