Brahms,Johannes/Bruch,Max: Violin Concertos

On this CD:

1. Violin Concerto No.1, in G minor, Op. 26
Composed by Max Bruch
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Hideko Udagawa
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

2. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Hideko Udagawa
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

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The Violinist
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Mostly Magnificent Menuhin, with a Few Reservations
 The Violinist
Yehudi Menuhin , Johann Sebastian Bach , Bela Bartok , Ludwig van Beethoven , Alban Berg , Johannes Brahms , Max Bruch , Arcangelo Corelli , Edward Elgar , Franz Joseph Haydn , Edouard Lalo , Felix Mendelssohn , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Carl Nielsen , Niccolo Paganini , Camille Saint-Saens , Jean Sibelius , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Michael Tippett , Henri Vieuxtemps , Antonio Vivaldi , William Walton , Alberto Lysy , Anatole Fistoulari , Antal Dorati , Anthony Bernard , Gaston Poulet , John Pitchard , Mogens Woldike , Pierre Boulez , and Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
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ASIN: B0000BWTKJ
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro
  2. II. Affettuoso
  3. III. Allegro
  4. I. Allegro
  5. II. Andante
  6. III. Allegro Assai
  7. I. Allegro
  8. II. Adagio
  9. III. Allegro Assai
  10. I. Vivace
  11. II. Largo Ma Non Tanto
  12. III. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Rhapsody No. 2 (Lassu [Moderato] - Friss [Allegro Moderato])
  2. I. Allegro Non Troppo
  3. II. Andante Tranquillo
  4. III. Allegro Molto
  5. I. Andante
  6. I. Allegretto (Scherzando)
  7. II. Allegro
  8. II. Adagio

Tracks:

  1. Romance No. 1 In G Major
  2. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Cadenza: Kreisler)
  3. II. Larghetto
  4. III. Rondo (Allegro) (Cadenza: Kreisler)
  5. I. Allegro Moderato
  6. II. Adagio
  7. III. Finale (Allegro Energico)

Tracks:

  1. Romance No. 2 In F Major, Op. 50
  2. I. Allegro Non Troppo (Cadenza: Kreisler)
  3. II. Adagio
  4. III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace - Poco Piu Presto
  5. I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
  6. II. Andante
  7. III. Allegretto Non Troppo - Allegro Molto Vivace

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro
  2. II. Andante
  3. III. Allegro Molto
  4. I. Andante Tranquillo
  5. II. Presto Capriccioso Alla Napolitana & Trio (Canzonetta)
  6. III. Vivace

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Moderato (Cadenza: Menuhin)
  2. II. Adagio Molto
  3. III. Finale (Presto) (Cadenza: Menuhin)
  4. I. Allegro
  5. II. Andante Cantabile
  6. III. Rondo (Andante Grazioso - Allegro Ma Non Troppo)
  7. I. Allegro Maestoso
  8. II. Andante
  9. III. Presto

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Non Troppo
  2. II. Scherzando (Allegro Molto)
  3. III. Intermezzo (Allegretto Non Troppo)
  4. IV. Andante
  5. V. Rondo (Allegro)
  6. I. Allegro Non Troppo
  7. II. Andantino Quasi Allegretto
  8. III. Molto Moderato E Maestoso - Allegro Non Troppo
  9. Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
  10. Havanaise, Op. 83

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Maestoso (Cadenza: Emile Sauret)
  2. II. Adagio Espressivo
  3. III. Rondo (Allegro Spiritoso)
  4. I. Andante - Moderato - Cadenza
  5. II. Adagio Religioso
  6. III. Scherzo (Vivace) & Trio
  7. IV. Finale (Allegro)
  8. I. Allegro Non Troppo
  9. II. Cadenza
  10. III. Adagio
  11. IV. Allegro Con Fuoco

Tracks:

  1. Serenade Melancolique
  2. I. Allegro Moderato
  3. II. Adagio Di Molto
  4. III. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  5. I. Praeludium (Largo)
  6. I. Allegro Cavalleresco
  7. II. Intermezzo (Poco Adagio)
  8. II. Rondo (Allegretto Scherzando)

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro
  2. II. Largo
  3. III. Allegro
  4. I. Allegro Non Molto
  5. II. Adagio
  6. III. Presto
  7. I. Allegro
  8. II. Adagio
  9. III. Allegro
  10. I. Allegro Non Molto
  11. II. Largo
  12. III. Allegro
  13. I. Vivace - Allegro - Adagio - Vivace - Allegro - Largo Andante
  14. II. Allegro
  15. III. Grave - Andante Largo - Allegro
  16. Fantasia Concertante On A Theme Of Corelli

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Mostly Magnificent Menuhin, with a Few Reservations.......2004-01-06

The recent trend toward classical box sets focusing on the performer instead of the composer (see my reviews of the various DG/Decca "Original Masters" sets) continues with EMI's new "Yehudi Menuhin - The Violinist." Sure EMI's past sets have showcased individual performances by Samson Francois, Eugen Jochum and Rudolf Kempe to name a few, but it was always under the heading of a given composer's works, and in the cases mentioned above, to Chopin's piano pieces, Bruckner's Symphonies and Strauss' Orchestral Works respectively. Therefore, this Menuhin collection is the first of EMI's "Budget Box Sets" to showcase a performer playing the works of a variety of composers.

As Menuhin was an EMI recording artist for an incredible 68 years (1931-99), his performances for the label number in the hundreds. With so much music from which to choose, this 10-disc set aims "to highlight some of those alternative versions, including recordings that have not been easily available since the days of LP and others that have never previously appeared on CD." Therefore, the obvious mainstream, easily attainable recordings are omitted here -- for example, the Beethoven/Mendelssohn VCs with Furtwangler, the Elgar VC with the composer conducting, and the Bruch/Mendelssohn VCs with Susskind and Kurtz.

However, a lot of this material has been on disc before on titles which the serious collector most likely already owns. Most of the Bach is currently available as part of the Bach "Budget Box Series" title. The Bruch, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Vivaldi VCs were all available in the now out-of-print 2CD EMI Seraphim series. The Elgar and the Walton are still available in the "British Composers" series. And perhaps most annoyingly, the previously unpublished Beethoven VC and Tchaikovsky "Serenade melancolique" (available as a single disc), and the Beethoven Romance No. 2 (available on an EMI Encore title) were both reissued just a few months back.

But let's focus on the positive, which are the other rare performances, the most significant being the never before reissued 1954 performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with John Pritchard and the Philharmonia. Other elusive recordings include Viuextemps and Paganini VCs with Fistoulari, Lalo and Saint-Saens works with Goossens, and excellent Berg and Bartok accounts with Boulez. Though I'm delighted at their inclusion, of lesser importance is a 1965 Bartok VC No. 2 with Dorati -- his mono EMI with Furtwangler and an earlier account with Dorati on Mercury Living Presence are far superior. Also, neither the Sibelius (Boult, 1955) nor Nielsen (Woldike, 1952) Concertos are truly Menuhin's cups of tea.

My last complaint has to do with the packaging. I know I'm being rather trite but it seems that EMI has taken the "slim" out of slim, paper-sleeved box sets with their latest batch of releases. Both this title and the new box of Liszt Orchestral Works by Masur are noticeably thicker than previous EMI sets featuring a similar number of discs. A minor point, but us serious classical collectors need every centimeter of space on our increasingly crowded CD shelves, not to mention the amount of wasted packaging.

Overall though, despite the fact that "Yehudi Menuhin - The Violinist" is not as essential a reissue as its counterparts in the "Original Masters" series, it is a delightful set that most collectors will thoroughly enjoy.
Great Violin Concertos
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointing
  • Passionate and singing, outstanding violin playing
  • Excellent Set of Mutter, Karajan and Berlin Philharmonic
  • A wonderful 4 disc set
  • Great collection of great concertos
 Great Violin Concertos

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ASIN: B000001G6P
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.3 In G Major, K.216: Allegro
  2. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.3 In G Major, K.216: Adagio
  3. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.3 In G Major, K.216: Rondeau. Allegro
  4. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.5 In A Major, K.219: Allegro aperto
  5. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.5 In A Major, K.219: Adagio
  6. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.5 In A Major, K.219: Rondeau. Tempo di Menuetto

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For VIolin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.61: Allegro ma non troppo
  2. Concerto For VIolin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.61: Larghetto
  3. Concerto For VIolin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.61: Rondo. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Minor, Op.64: Allegro molto appassionato
  2. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Minor, Op.64: Andante
  3. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Minor, Op.64: Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
  4. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.1 In G Minor, Op.26: Vorspiel. Allegro moderato - attacca:
  5. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.1 In G Minor, Op.26: Adagio
  6. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No.1 In G Minor, Op.26: Finale. Allegro energico - Presto

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.77: Allegro non troppo - Brahms
  2. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.77: Adagio - Brahms
  3. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.77: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco piu presto - Brahms

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-03-09

Very sluggish! Very disappointing! How can one turn passionate music into boring? Well, IMHO, Mutter did just that.

5 out of 5 stars Passionate and singing, outstanding violin playing.......2003-11-15

Ms. Mutter makes the violin sing in this fine collection of violin concertos recorded with the Berlin Philharmonic. Ms. Mutter was discovered by Herbert von Karajan at age 13, declared by him as "the greatest musical prodigy since the young Menuhin" and played with the Berlin Philharmonic as a teenager. The two Mozart concertos were recorded when she was only 15. The other concertos were recorded before she was twenty years old. My favorite is the Mendelssohn concerto. Ms. Mutter plays its haunting theme with elegance,flair and fire. Her passion and precision are evident through the difficult passages. Married to conductor Andre Previn, who wrote a violin concerto for her, Ms. Mutter never fails to intrigue her audience, making her vioin sing with colorful, soulful voices.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Set of Mutter, Karajan and Berlin Philharmonic.......2001-12-24

Deutsche Grammophon has assembled the recordings made by violinist Mutter, conductor Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic back in the 1970's and early 1980's when Mutter was a teenage prodigy on the violin. The finest performances are those of the Beethoven and Brahms concertos, but the others are fine too, especially the Mozart concertos. Sound quality purists may prefer remastered versions of the Beethoven violin concerto - available as part of Deutsche Grammophon's complete Beethoven commemorative edition and the others which are available separately on Deutsche Grammophon's legendary recordings series. Yet those who prefer having all these performances in one box set won't be disappointed with the sound quality.

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful 4 disc set.......2000-12-13

To know that Anne-Sophie was just a teen when these recordings were made...15 to 19 years of age...is truly astonishing. She plays with a virtuosity well beyong her years. As the booklet states, Karajan has referred to her as "the most outstanding musical prodigy since the young Menuhin"; as anyone can tell by listening to this set, this is an apt title for her. I am no expert when it comes to Classical music, so I won't attempt to compare or analyze or go into the set deeply; but I certainly know something beautiful when I hear it, and this set of 4 cds is certainly that. Recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Great collection of great concertos.......2000-01-16

Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the finest violinists of our time. Her tone is powerful and sensitive, and her technique is superb. Like the title suggests, these are some of the greatest concertos written for violin; Mutter plays these masterpieces with her own distinct style and musicality.
Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Zukerman plays well, but the whole thing is middle-of-the-road
 Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000003FTP
Release Date: 1995-11-07

Tracks:

  1. Vln Con, Op. 77 in D: Allegro non troppo
  2. Vln Con, Op. 77 in D: Adagio
  3. Vln Con, Op. 77 in D: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace
  4. Vln Con No. 1 Op. 26 in g: Vorspiel. Allegro moderato
  5. Vln Con No. 1 Op. 26 in g: Adagio
  6. Vln Con No. 1 Op. 26 in g: Finale. Allegro energico

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Zukerman plays well, but the whole thing is middle-of-the-road.......2006-07-25

Pinchas Zukerman has had his share of fame and PBS specials, but he's lingered for years in the shadow of his contemorary, Itzhak Perlman. RCA chose to spotlight Zukerman after they lost the young Perlman to EMI, and here we get a starry pairing of him and Zubin Mehta. Thee's nothing wrong with any aspect of this CD--Zukerman and the L.A. Phil. are pros in the Brahms, and Mehta, though he makes the rhythm slack at times, holds up his end.

Why, then, is nothing really outstanding? Charmisma is hard to expalin, but zukerman lacks it on this CD. He doesn't dig into the music or seem to feel it very personally. The Bruch fares much the same--you only have to compare Zukerman's opening solo to Perlman, Vengerov, or Shaham to feel that he's too matter-of-fact. Mehta snoozes at the switch too often, and the result lacks the kind of fire needed to keep this Victorian favorite alive and on its feet.

I feel for Zukerman, but on the other hand, given his fame in America, maybe he's lucky to have gained so much fame with performances this ordinary.
Itzhak Perlman Collection
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    		Itzhak Perlman Collection

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    Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos
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    		 Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos

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    ASIN: B0000DBDMN
    Release Date: 2004-01-13

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    3 out of 5 stars Zukerman may be a famous name, but he's ordinary here.......2006-07-25

    Pinchas Zukerman has had his share of fame and PBS specials, but he's lingered for years in the shadow of his contemorary, Itzhak Perlman. RCA chose to spotlight Zukerman after they lost the young Perlman to EMI, and here we get a starry pairing of him and Zubin Mehta. Thee's nothing wrong with any aspect of this CD--Zukerman and the L.A. Phil. are pros in the Brahms, and Mehta, though he makes the rhythm slack at times, holds up his end.

    Why, then, is nothing really outstanding? Charmisma is hard to expalin, but zukerman lacks it on this CD. He doesn't dig into the music or seem to feel it very personally. The Bruch fares much the same--you only have to compare Zukerman's opening solo to Perlman, Vengerov, or Shaham to feel that he's too matter-of-fact. Mehta snoozes at the switch too often, and the result lacks the kind of fire needed to keep this Victorian favorite alive and on its feet.

    I feel for Zukerman, but on the other hand, given his fame in America, maybe he's lucky to have gained so much fame with performances this ordinary.
    The Great Violin Concertos
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    		 The Great Violin Concertos

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    1. Great Recordings Of The Century - Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos / Menuhin, Susskind, Kurtz
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    ASIN: B000002SBS
    Release Date: 1991-07-05

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, BWV 1043: I: Vivace
    2. Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, BWV 1043: II: Largo ma non tanto
    3. Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, BWV 1043: III: Allegro
    4. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G, K.216: I: Allegro
    5. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G, K.216: II: Adagio
    6. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G, K.216: III: Rondeau (Allegro - Andante - Allegretto)
    7. Violin Concerto No. 5 In A, K.219 'Turkish': I: Allegro aperto
    8. Violin Concerto No. 5 In A, K.219 'Turkish': II: Adagio
    9. Violin Concerto No. 5 In A, K.219 'Turkish': III: Rondeau (Tempo di Menuetto - Allegro)

    Tracks:

    1. Violin Concerto in D, Op.61: I: Allegro ma non troppo
    2. Violin Concerto in D, Op.61: II: Larghetto
    3. Violin Concerto in D, Op.61: Rondo (Allegro)
    4. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op.64: I: Allegro molto appassinatio - Presto
    5. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op.64: II: Andante
    6. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op.64: III: Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace

    Tracks:

    1. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: I: Vivace
    2. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: II: Adagio
    3. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: III: Allegro
    4. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G, K. 216: I: Allegro
    5. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G, K. 216: II: Adagio
    6. Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op.26: III: Finale (Allegro energico)

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Playing the right notes, in Baroque music, will get you 10% there.......2007-01-03

    I recently heard "Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor" from this recording on the radio. I was very disappointed. The technique and tone quality and all of that was fine, but the interpretation was quite off. I wouldn't even call this a "modern" interpretation, rather, I would call this a "complete lack of interpretation".

    In the Baroque style, the first and last movements would have been nearly twice as fast, and the middle movement probably would have been played slower. As they were performed here, they almost seemed the same. The Baroque era was all about contrast. Echo dynamics, which were so clearly indicated in most Bach scores even when other dynamics were left out (such as the opening measures to the Prelude to the first suite for unaccompanied cello) were half-hearted and seemed more like an afterthought here. One is left wondering if the reduced tempos were due to lack of technical ability (of the soloists or the accompanying orchestra) or just a complete breakdown in musical communication.

    I would recommend a more faithful production, such as a recording by the Academy of Ancient Music (or anything with Andrew Manze) over this recording any day.

    Note: These opinions are all based only on the Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor.

    4 out of 5 stars Great.......2006-04-07

    Yehudi played the d major violin concerto so beautiful. The rondo was my favorite, the pause in the begging before jumping into the higher octaves honestly made me cry. This is truley the best recording im my perspective. we will really miss this great musician rest in peace.

    3 out of 5 stars A cherished artist, though with declining technique, alas.......2005-12-13

    These recordings, mostly dating from the late 50s, catch Menuhin at a low point in his technical decline. Reviewers here haven't touched on the oft-told story of how this famous child prodigy lost his technique almost entirely in early adulthood and had to struggle back painfully (through enormous discipline, spiritual practice, and relearning the instrument from scratch) until he was a semblance of his former self. Beneath the out-of-tune playing and awkwardly slow passage work remained a great musician. But of all instruments, the violin is almost impossible to listen to when intonation is sour.

    It is frequently sour on these CDs. The Beethoven in particular sounds faulty. Yet the early stereo versions of the Bruch concerto with Walter Susskind and the Mendelssohn with Efram Krutz are great examples of Menuhin's undiminished artistry, which transcended technique. The 1957 Brahms concerto, accompanied by Rudolf Kempe and the Berlin Phil. in quiet, civilized fashion, allows Menuhin to expand musically, and he has moments of lyrical beauty that are deeply touching. But all the fast passages are marred by intonation problems and smudged fingering, and his technique isn't adequate to the first movement cadenza. Every performance is worth a listen, but I would be cautious about a colleciton of sometimes painful memories. Menuhin recovered enough to play well in the Beethoven concerto for Otto Klemperer later on, and of course there are a series of classic post-war recordings in good, clear mono with Furtwangler that spiritually soar while also holding their own technically.

    4 out of 5 stars Yeh, he's still got it.......2005-11-04

    I have to admit that in this recording Yehudi is not as sharp as he is in earlier ones, but the fine-tuned expressiveness has not been lost. I would buy this cd simply for the Bruch Violin Concerto, if nothing else, which is a dangerous undertaking to listen to at all, as one is liable to forget to breathe. The Brahms is definitely worth finding a different recording of, however, the 1949 EMI classics is much better.
    The most important thing to remember about this album, however, is that Menuhin has never been, and never claimed to be, the best technical player ever. It is his unique interpretation and earnestness that people really fall in love with, and that, he still has.

    3 out of 5 stars A comment about the Brahms.......2005-06-26

    This recording of the Brahms concerto is one Menuhin made later in life. It is almost painful to listen to. Menuhin has technical problems and sound like he's working very hard in passages where the music should flow easily -- and does flow easily in his earlier recording with Furtwangler. Only occasionally does the passionate artist rise out of the challenged technician and take my breath away -- a passage here and there, but not enough to make it a worthwhile experience. For this particular work, as well as for the Beethoven, I strongly recommend getting EMI's release of the early 1950's Menuhin/Furtwangler performances -- soul-searching, fluid, inventive, and awe-inspiring.
    Bruch, Brahms: Violin Concertos
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    		 Bruch, Brahms: Violin Concertos

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    ASIN: B0000013M2
    Release Date: 1992-06-30

    Tracks:

    1. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor, Op.26: Prelude. Allegro moderato
    2. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor, Op.26: Adagio
    3. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor, Op.26: Finale. Allegro energico
    4. Violin Concerto In D Major, Op.77: Allegro non troppo - Cadenza - Tempo I
    5. Violin Concerto In D Major, Op.77: Adagio
    6. Violin Concerto In D Major, Op.77: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco piu presto

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Satisfying Version.......2004-12-20

    This 1989 Naxos CD contains two of the 19th century’s most exciting violin concertos, exquisitely played by Japanese soloist Takako Nishizaki who is adequately accompanied by the Slovak Philharmonic. The performance is directed by American conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser who has made quite a number of recordings for Naxos and Marco Polo.

    Max Bruch is today known chiefly by this, his First Violin Concerto in G Minor, an emotionally exciting piece in three movements which run into each other (the whole lasts here for some 24 minutes). Bruch has the soloist enter right away after the opening drum-roll, and there are some initial fireworks before the gentle Adagio offers a sweet contrast. The Finale is sub-titled Allegro energico and again gives the soloist a chance to shine. – Despite the fact that the music lexicon I use says that this piece is so popular that every self-respecting violinist should have it in his or her travel-bag, I have never had the opportunity to hear another version, neither live nor recorded nor on the radio. That is reason enough to thank Naxos and Ms. Nishizaki for this performance; my impression has been that the standard of recording here was better than on many other Naxos CDs, and although the empty recording venue (Bratislava Concert Hall) is a slight problem (echoing, particularly on crescendos), it is my estimate that most fans of classical violin music will be satisfied with this version.

    The Brahms Concerto is obviously modelled along the lines of Beethoven’s, with the massive first movement containing an orchestral introduction that lasts several minutes and the whole lasting, on this recording, over 24 minutes. Takako Nishizaki plays brilliantly; she has opted for the cadenza by Fritz Kreisler, which not only gives her an opportunity to show off her virtuosity but, to my amateur ears, sounds like she is playing two violins at once! (She demonstrates similar techniques on her recital “Romantic Violin Favourites”, recorded together with Wolf Harden.) The slow movement (8’54”) is a highly-charged cantabile Adagio, the final Adagio giocoso (8’29”) introduces elements of Hungarian folk music in rondo form.

    As with many Naxos CDs, this one does benefit from being heard on excellent hifi equipment; if such is available to you, it will probably give you many hours of enjoyment.
    Romantic Violin Concertos
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      		Romantic Violin Concertos

      Manufacturer: Denon Records
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      ASIN: B00000I75O
      Release Date: 1999-02-23

      Tracks:

      1. Con No.1 in g, Op.26: I. Vorspiel: Allegro Moderato - Boris Belkin
      2. Con No.1 in g, Op.26: II. Adagio - Boris Belkin
      3. Con No.1 in g, Op.26: III. Finale: Allegro Energico - Boris Belkin
      4. Con in D, Op.77: I. Allegro Non Troppo - Raphael Oleg
      5. Con in D, Op.77: II. Adagio - Raphael Oleg
      6. Con in D, Op.77: III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace - Raphael Oleg

      Tracks:

      1. Con in e, Op.64: I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
      2. Con in e, Op.64: II. Andante
      3. Con in e, Op.64: III. Allegro Molto Vivace
      4. Con in D, Op.35: I. Allegro Moderato
      5. Con in D, Op.35: II. Canzonetta: Andante
      6. Con in D, Op.35: III. Finale: Allegro Vivacissimo
      Great Romantic Concertos
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      • There is no one better!
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      		 Great Romantic Concertos

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      ASIN: B000002S57
      Release Date: 1993-12-07

      Tracks:

      1. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 77: Allegro non troppo
      2. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 77: Adagio
      3. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 77: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace
      4. Violin Concerto In G, Op. 26: Vorspiel (allegro moderato)
      5. Violin Concerto In G, Op. 26: Adagio
      6. Violin Concerto In G, Op. 26: Finale (allegro energico)

      Tracks:

      1. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61: Allegro ma non troppo
      2. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61: Larghetto
      3. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61: Rondo (allegro)
      4. Violin Concerto #1 in D, Op. 6: Allegro maestoso
      5. Violin Concerto #1 in D, Op. 6: Adagio espressivo
      6. Violin Concerto #1 in D, Op. 6: Rondo (allegro spiritoso)

      Tracks:

      1. Violin Concerto In E, Op. 64: Allegro molto appassionato
      2. Violin Concerto In E, Op. 64: Andante
      3. Violin Concerto In E, Op. 64: Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
      4. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 35: Allegro moderato
      5. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 35: Canzonetta (andante)
      6. Violin Concerto In D, Op. 35: Allegro vivacissimo

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A musical tsunami... (Praise from a [former] VIOLA player).......2006-05-25

      I have never been as big a fan of the violin as the viola (probably because I was one of the few violists who didn't start on the violin), but Perlman is quite simply the best violinist I have ever heard (and I've heard hundreds and hundreds). He is so supreme as a violinist that he could totally screw something up and it would still sound masterful.

      Unlike one of the reviewers here, I LOVE the Brahms, and the relative slow tempo of the first movement makes the piece so poignant and beautiful that it gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. Perlman isn't playing it, he's making love to it, and he brings us all in on his passion for the instrument and the music, and we all get carried away with him as he creates a musical tsunami. The Brahms Violin Concerto, Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Viola and Violin, and John Lennon's "Imagine" are my favorite pieces of music bar none; all three pieces have significant meaning for me, and all three are masterpieces of their genres.

      The Mendelssohn is light and capricious, while always maintaining Perlman's respect for what he probably feels were the composer's intentions.

      The Paganini is my least favorite of the pieces, relatively, but this is probably more attributable to the fact that I don't generally have the patience to sit there and listen to an entire concerto of the flamboyant technical stuff Paganini wrote. That, and Paganini's orchestrations were poor at best. But it is a great example of what the violin can do - I've heard cellists try to play Paganini, and while I also LOVE the cello, Paganini's technical bravado doesn't translate well for larger instruments - not even the viola. Nonetheless, Perlman plays the piece cleanly and with an understanding that can only be had by someone with his level of technical ability. I can see Perlman and Paganini now, sitting in a playing parlor, drinking wine, laughing so hard they cry, and trying to out-duel each other in the violin version of "anything you can do I can do better". I'm not sure who would win...

      The Tchaikovsky is a very difficult concerto to play, but when done correctly, as Perlman does, it sounds smooth as silk, and, of course, Perlman is up to the task.

      The Beethoven is so overplayed by lower-echelon violinists that it can be a real bore. The "Concerto for Kettle Drums", as the violin concerto was jokingly called, requires a tenderness and delicacy that many violinists don't seem to be capable of. Instead, they saw away at their fiddle and leave the listener wondering if there were chores that needed doing right about then. Perlman doesn't let you leave the room; he keeps you hanging on until the very end.

      The Bruch finally gets its due. It is a very beautiful piece of music that somehow seems to be given less due than it deserves. In Perlman's capable hands, the piece is a tender story told by grandpa to a youngster to help the youngster deal with life's difficulties. The Bruch has the wisdom of the ages in its notes, and "Grandpa Perlman" doesn't let anything go unsaid.

      This is quite simply one of the most incredible CDs I have ever heard, and this "viola chauvinist" cannot recommend it highly enough. It is well worth the money.

      4 out of 5 stars Get Your Warhorses Here.......2003-05-05

      Yep, they are all here, all the romantic violin concerti that you know and love. I suppose that is the strongest appeal of this collection: you have at your fingertips an excellent compendium of romantic violin music played by one of the better romantic violinists of his generation.

      When one approaches the individual pieces, is one getting the best performances to be found? Probably not. I have always preferred Szeryng's performance of the Brahms, for example. Probably every reviewer could name an individual performance preferable to the performances in this collection. Still, the strong consistency of the performances makes this, as an overall collection, hard to beat.

      My only quibbles: why include the Paganini #1 and not, for example, the Sibelius? Without taking anything away from Paganini for his contribution to violin technique, let's face it: compared to the other pieces in this collection, the Paganini #1 is just the musical equivalent of cotton candy. It does not stand up well in comparison.

      My other complaint is the somewhat tinny sound quality on the Bruch #1. Perlman's tone sounds almost raspy at times, as does the sound of the orchestra. Was he stiking the mike to close to his violin like Heifetz always did? I didn't notice it on any of the other pieces. It is a little strange.

      My quibbles are minor ones, though. Overall, I am quite happy with the quality of this collection.

      4 out of 5 stars A must for any serious music fan, except for the Brahms.......2001-10-29

      This collection of concertos provides the perfect medium for Perlman to express his technical and musical virtuosity. The Beethoven, while conspicuously lacking the bravura element, is fiercely demanding of the soloist's tone and phrasing; Perlman rises up to the level flawlessly, but he does not stop there. The other concerti, while megalithic in their technical demands, are more forgiving musically; this is true especially with the Paganini concerto. Perlman, however, makes them as musically complex as the Beethoven; he develops the musical depth of these very technical concerti while meeting the technical demands. The ricochet bowing and double-stop harmonics in the Finale of the Paganini are executed without a hitch, and that would probably be enough to wow an audience, but Perlman still attends to the phrasing and sound, taking advantage of the technical facility with which he executes the concerto to develop the work beyond technicality. Without this musical aspect, the Paganini would be nothing more than an etude with orchestral accompaniment. Perlman has shown an affinity for Paginini in his recording of the 24 Caprices, where he takes 24 very difficult etudes and transforms them into mini-masterpieces.

      My only complaint in this CD collection is with the Brahms. The first movement of the Brahms is very long, almost as long as that of the Beethoven, yet the orchestra and soloist keep the tempo excruciatingly slow, eliminating the forward momentum needed to drive such a piece. I would recommend getting a recording of Heifetz playing Brahms with the Chicago Symphony, Fritz Reiner conducting. This is the only recording where I have heard Brahms played the way it should be.

      5 out of 5 stars There is no one better!.......2001-09-08

      I first heard Perlman play the Tchaikovsky live when I was nine years old in Heinz Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony and Andre Previn. What an experience!! Ever since that performance, I have been looking for a recording to bring back that moment! I don't think that this will EVER happen, but this recording is about as close as I will ever get! This recording of compositions for the violin ranks up there with my favorites. Perlman is the quintessential violinist, if not musician of the 20th, and now, 21st centuries. If you are a fan of classical music, or just getting started into the realm of literature, this is a must have set for the foundation of any great CD library!
      Five incredibly humbled stars!

      5 out of 5 stars Unbelievable.......2000-12-11

      Itzhak Perlman's artistry is unmatched, which is clearly evident in this set. His tone soars and resonates in a way that no musician can attempt to compare himelf with. Itzhak Perlman is one of the greatest artists of all time and this set is a tribute not only to his glory but to the glory of some of the greatest violin concerti ever written. The clarity and pureness of his music makes these recordings some of the best ever. This set is wonderful. I could not recommend it more highly.
      Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Brilliant Brahms & Bruch
      		 Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos

      Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0001XAS62
      Release Date: 2004-04-13

      Tracks:

      1. Allegro Non Troppo
      2. Adagio
      3. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace - Poco Piu Presto
      4. Vorspiel (Allegro Moderato)
      5. Adagio
      6. Finale (Allegro Energico)

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Brilliant Brahms & Bruch.......2005-05-11

      I just love it when classic recordings get reissued on CD at a budget price! Take this title in the "Universal Classics" series featuring the Brahms and Bruch (No. 1) Violin Concertos performed by the legendary Arthur Grumiaux. I fell in love with Grumiaux's playing years ago after being introduced to his recordings of the Beethoven and Mozart VCs and Sonatas, and I have fallen further recently with the reissue of rare performances on an "Original Masters" Box and a couple of imports of the violinist with Manuel Rosenthal and the Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux (see my reviews of the set and a Lalo title). Of course, the accounts featured here -- the 1972 Brahms conducted by Colin Davis and the New Philharmonia Orchestra, and the 1957 Bruch with Heinz Wallberg leading the original Philharmonia -- have been previously available on CD. However, they were always paired with something I already owned so I waited, hoping that they would eventually be coupled together, and my dreams came true with the release of this title. With classical budget lines beginning to inexplicably disappear (like Sony's "Essential Classics" series -- what's up with that?!), I'm delighted that UNI has made these great recordings available again at such an inexpensive price.

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