"One of the most intimate works of this century", wrote the British musicologist Sir Donald Tovey of Elgar's Violin Concerto in B Minor. Bach's Violin Concerto in A Minor, probably written in 1720, is restrained with a gradual development of tension through the contrast between the solo part and the orchestral accompaniment. Israeli-born Pinchas Zukerman has kept his face and music before the public for more than four decades with his wide range of activities: he is a world-class violinist, violist, conductor and administrator. He has recently announced his decision to step down as music director of Ottawa s National Arts Center Orchestra. He remains as chief guest conductor at the RPO. Recorded live at the Mann Auditorium, Tel-Aviv 8/4/2006 [Elgar] 29/12/1986 [Bach] (sursa amazon.co.uk)