Arve Tellefsen - Violin

Advantages: Romantic orchestral music
Disadvantages: Only 1 hour - eat quickly for a romantic dinner

...Johann Sebastian Bach, giant among Baroque composers, was a prolific writer whose versatility and creativity resulted in a wealth of musical works with a diversity ranging from sacred choral works, keyboard music to orchestra music. The CD, Concerto for Two Violins in D minor / Violin Concertos in A minor & E minor, is an orchestral recording conducted by Salvatore Accardo, in which two violins (Anne-Sophie Mutter and Salvatore Accardo) / solo violin (Anne-Sophie Mutter) are contrasted with a larger orchestra (English Chamber Orchestra) of strings and bass continuo instrument the harpsichord. Bach is often criticized for his strict attention to form. Whilst, I greatly admire Bach for his intellectual and methodical approach to composition, what I enjoy most is the harmonious and melodic music that results. This CD is a superb example... Read review

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Advantages: Superb strings, Vivacious virtuoso violin
Disadvantages: None

...The Four Seasons Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Performers: Nigel Kennedy Members of the British Philharmonic Orchestra Label: Emi Classics Released: October 27th 2003 Price: £13.99 Availability: Most good record shops The Cover: Kennedy Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678, the son of a violinist. Vivaldi composed during the late Baroque period. He is an instrumentalist composer predominantly of Concertos writing a total of 500.The concerto is a musical form wherein a solo instrument is set against a larger group. More than half of Vivaldis concertos are for the solo violin. 1. Concerto For Two Violins, Strings & Continuo In A Minor, Op. 3 No.8 This Violin concerto was the eighth part of a set that Vivaldi published in 1712. He entitled the set L’Estro Armonico (Musical Fancy). The concertos were in written in the standard format... Read review

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Advantages: MINDBLOWING MUSIC
Disadvantages: dont be silly!

...These amazing duet playing brothers are absolutely mindblowing. I have had the honour to meet them and learn music from them for a week and they are so "on the same page". They both are so synchronised yet unique and melodic in their playing that they are arguably the best indian violinists around. This cd is a fine example of their hard work and practise. The music on the cd is just amazing and is top notch them at their best. They have played a number of difficult tracks on the cd and the improvisation and tonal quality is too good! This is a very enjoyable cd and will be great for all students of indian violin, indian music on the whole as well as western and global audiences to experience the best of world music!... Read review

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