This new recording from Hans Christian Aavik, winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition, brings together two contrasting yet deeply expressive violin concertos: Erkki-Sven Tüür’s Violin Concerto No. 2, and Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, performed with the Odense Symphony and conductor Gemma New. While Bruch’s concerto is a beloved cornerstone of the violin repertoire, celebrated for its soaring lyricism and rich Romantic textures, Tüür’s contemporary work offers a striking counterpart—ethereal, intricate, and full of dynamic contrasts.

Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik, born in 1998 in Tallinn, has garnered international acclaim since winning First Prize at the Nielsen Competition, where he also received special awards for Best Interpretation and the Odense Symphony Orchestra Prize.