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Advantages: Mutter's eloquence and sensitivity in older recording are enhanced here. Disadvantages: None at all!
performances. I?ve always found a rare, affecting quality in Mutter's distinctive sound. A pure, silvery tone unlike any other flows effortlessly from her Strad, yet she avoids descending to soporific and maudlin lows. Her more expansive reading, the greater elasticity than is usual of her sustained notes, allows one to absorb, ponder and appreciate the sheer exquisiteness of the music more fully. Read on to see why this disc will rank among my DIDs (desert island discs) for all time.
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As befits its Teutonic origins, the Brahmsviolinconcerto is a weighty one, in contrast to, say, the Mendelssohn. In this seminal work, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) displays some of the most emotive and lyrical musical themes in the classical repertoire.
Brahms wrote it for his good friend, Joseph Joaquim (1831-1907), asking the great Austro-Hungarian ...
Advantages: Classic Concertos for Everybody Disadvantages: Strings only!!!no woodwind...boo!
No.2 in g minor
Allegro non molto - Allegro / Adagio - Presto - Adagio / Presto
Here the strings adopt a heady, moody summer style. The oppressive heat and looming storm is aptly labelled "Summer Storm." you can almost count down the the looming storm. The style reflects the dripping heat and you can imagine you are in a heat shimmer some where in a desert, or in a meditterranean abode having an afternoon nap!
3:Autumn: Concerto No.3 in F Major,
Allegro (Peasant Dance and Song) / Adagio molto (Sleeping Drunkards) / Allegro (The Hunt)
There is hint of the fading sun, and time if busyness wiuth the harvest and preparations for winter. This isn't as well known as the other pieces on the CD, but well worth a listen, as you can really tell the difference between the seasons. Each has a signature which is instantly recognisable.
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Advantages: Potentially beautiful sound Disadvantages: The squealy noises to start off with
a county music service, although they vary between regions. Most places have youth orchestras, although you need to reach a certain standard for these. For younger players a school orchestra is the best bet. Adult players may have to look a little harder for a group, but it is well worth it if you find one. Try local music shops for details of local orchestras/folk groups, or some county music services run an orchestra (again these are higher standards), which may audition you, or recommend a more suitable one.
Suggested Listening
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For anyone who wants to find a bit more about the styles of music capable on the violin, there are loads of cds available, here are a few good ones to try;
Tchaikovsky - ViolinConcerto
Mendelssohn - ViolinConcerto
These are both good examples of virtuoso classical violin playing ...
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