Ukrainian violinist Bohdan Luts unveils his debut album in collaboration with the Odense Symphony Orchestra, recorded after winning first prize in the violin category of the Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2022 at just 17 years old. The new album features Antonin Dvorak's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, Carl Nielsen's Op.2 Romance, and Max Bruch's Scottish Fantasy-a collection of late romantic works that prominently showcase the violin. For his first major recording, Luts has chosen three works which feature wonderfully lyrical writing for his instrument, combined with passionate virtuosity. Antonin Dvorak's violin concerto is a masterful blend of sweeping melodies, virtuosic passages, and Bohemian folk influences, showcasing the composer's rich orchestration and deep understanding of the violin, while Max Bruch's Scottish Fantasy weaves together Scottish folk melodies with the composer's signature romantic style, evoking the enchanting landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Scotland. Carl Nielsen's Op. 2 Romance is a heartfelt piece that embodies the composer's early romantic style, characterised by lush melodies and emotive harmonies.
