Steven Isserlis makes a compelling case for a re-evaluation of these late Saint-Saëns ... more
works for cello, both by his gorgeous playing and his highly entertaining liner notes. The concerto dates from 1902 and the sonata from 1905, but the musical language of the two works would not have seemed out of place 50 years earlier. This fact, combined with the phenomenal difficulty of the solo part in the concerto (occasionally written on two staves) has not helped the two pieces to gain a foothold in the repertoire--but if there's justice in the world, Isserlis' dramatic, lyrical, passionate and witty account of them should change that situation. He finds exactly the right tone of Gallic objectivity and restraint, without ever compromising the pathos of a phrase or the build up of tension necessary for some impressive climaxes. The sumptuous orchestral accompaniment involves some crystal-clear woodwind playing, and perfectly balances the solo part. Add Joshua Bell on top form in La Muse, and a supernaturally sympathetic pianist in the shape of Pascal Devoyon for the sonata, and you have a disc worth swapping your Stradivarius for. --Warwick Thompson
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Steven Isserlis makes a compelling case for a re-evaluation of these late Saint-Saëns ... more
works for cello, both by his gorgeous playing and his highly entertaining liner notes. The concerto dates from 1902 and the sonata from 1905, but the musical language of the two works would not have seemed out of place 50 years earlier. This fact, combined with the phenomenal difficulty of the solo part in the concerto (occasionally written on two staves) has not helped the two pieces to gain a foothold in the repertoire--but if there's justice in the world, Isserlis' dramatic, lyrical, passionate and witty account of them should change that situation. He finds exactly the right tone of Gallic objectivity and restraint, without ever compromising the pathos of a phrase or the build up of tension necessary for some impressive climaxes. The sumptuous orchestral accompaniment involves some crystal-clear woodwind playing, and perfectly balances the solo part. Add Joshua Bell on top form inLa Muse, and a supernaturally sympathetic pianist in the shape of Pascal Devoyon for the sonata, and you have a disc worth swapping your Stradivarius for. --Warwick Thompson
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Advantages: One of the most Romantic concertos around, full of beautiful melodies and passion Disadvantages: over-recorded
INTRODUCTION
Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov was one of the most promising composers emerging from Russia after Tchaikovsky. His early works included the youthfully energetic PianoConcerto in F sharp minor, Op.1, an orchestral fantasia The Rock, the opera Aleko, several songs, piano pieces (including the famous Prelude in C sharp minor, a work that would plague Rachmaninov with its popularity throughout his life) and the First Symphony in D minor, Op.13. Rachmaninov had high hopes for the latter; it was his magnum opus up until that time. However the symphony proved to be the biggest disappointment of his career, causing a tremendous crisis in his creative life. All the critics jumped on the work, most notably César Cui who compared it with the Seven Plagues of Egypt and condemned the work as modernist trash. The effect ...
Advantages: Classic Concertos for Everybody Disadvantages: Strings only!!!no woodwind...boo!
prominent.
Thus Vivaldi wrotes sonnets to accompany his music and to establish each thought in his mind.
It is obvious to say then that Concerto is labelled Spring through to Winter, with three movements within each season.
Most form again adopts the ABA construction, a favorite of Vivaldi.
These are as follows:
1: Spring: ConcertoNo.1 in E Major
Allegro / Largo / Allegro
This I think, is the most well known of the Concertos, and has been used on numerous car adverts and airline adverts. This is what most people remember Nigel Kennedy playing at the very beginning of Nigel Mania!!!!
The string compostion reflects the freshness of spring and depending on what recording you buy (trust me there is loads of
choice!) this normally sells the album, this movement is the most played also by a leading Classical Radio.
2: Summer: Concerto ...
Advantages: Mutter's eloquence and sensitivity in older recording are enhanced here. Disadvantages: None at all!
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NOTE: To commenter #3, posted comment today, 27-8: the message I left in your gb, sir, should sufficiently clarify the situation.
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CD Notes:
JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833 - 1897)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-dur op. 77
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major
11. Allegro non troppo (22' 55)
Cadenza: Joseph Joachim, rev. Ossip Schnirlin
22. Adagio (9' 20)
33. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più presto (7' 55)
ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810 - 1856)
Fantasie für Violine und Orchester C-dur op. 131
Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra in C major
Transcription: Fritz Kreisler
4 Moderato semplice ma espressivo - Allegro marcato - Molto tranquillo - Tempo primo - Cadenza - Molto tranquillo (13' 12)
ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER, Violine
New York Philharmonic
KURT MASUR ...
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