Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto; Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1

On this CD:

1. Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra with Mariko Honda
Conducted by Keith Clark

2. Violin Concerto No.1, in G minor, Op. 26
Composed by Max Bruch
Performed by Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra with Mariko Honda
Conducted by Keith Clark

Tracks:

Concerto In E Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.64: I. Allegro molto appassionato
Concerto In E Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.64: II. Andante
Concerto In E Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.64: III. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
Concerto No.1 In G Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.26: I. Allegro moderato
Concerto No.1 In G Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.26: II. Adagio
Concerto No.1 In G Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.26: III. Finale (allegro energico)

Customer Reviews:

Good show!.......2007-04-21

I play violin, and I think the Mendelssohn violin Concerto is one of the best. But the bruch concerto, well, is quite disapointment. He is such a great violinist, why wouldn't he make sure that he played the best he could? I don't know. But it seems to me at least, that in some places, he plays with quite a lot of power puts his back into it, but in other places it lacks brileance. But don't complain unless you can do better. But I highly recomend Miklos Szenthelyi's recording Max Bruch Con, IT IS AMAZING!!!

Itzak the great !.......2007-02-06

I love it!

An Impressive Pairing of Concertos.......2006-10-21

In addition to the bargain price of this 1990 recording the music lover will find two of the more solid performances of two very popular and demanding violin concertos from the vast repertoire available. Itzhak Perlman is in top form for these performances, marrying his impeccable technique with the poetry inherent in his approach to the scores. The Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26 by Max Bruch has become one of Perlman's signature pieces and for good reason. He tosses off this stagy work with such grace that it becomes more than most violinists are capable of finding in the score. It is a jewel of a performance.

The Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 by Felix Mendelssohn has been a staple in the repertoire since its composition in 1844-45 and the hurdles of the first movement cadenza have threatened even the most daunting of violinists. The passagework is extraordinarily demanding technically, yet even more difficult is finding the poetry inherent in the lines echoed later in the orchestra. Some soloists (including Joshua Bell) may find more lightness and delicacy in the execution, but few can match Perlman's dexterity and emotional sweep.

The Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, still one of the finest orchestras, is beautifully conducted by Bernard Haitink. The balance between orchestra and soloist is far more than just technical aplomb between the artists and engineers: these performances are examples of perfect communication between soloist and conductor and orchestra, making this recording one of the strongest available today. Grady Harp, October 06

A poetic performance of a dramatic work.......2005-06-20

The problem with Perlman's Bruch concerto version is precisely that...¡is perfect!, he makes a lyrical or poetic version in a concerto that is more a dramatic piece than a poetic work, and conductor Bernard Haitink is a correct but also a moderate or austere conductor. But in my opinion Bruch's concerto requires passion, fire, emotion, and because of that I prefer Salvatore Accardo-Kurt Masur version with the Gewandhaus Orch. in Philips, now edited in "eloquence" a bargain collection from Universal. Other excellent versions are Arthur Grumiaux-Heinz Wallberg performance with the Philharmonia Orch., and legendary Oistrach-von Matacic version. In Mendelssohn's concerto is also preferable the Christian Ferras-Constantin Silvestri version with the Philharmonia Orch., a 1958 remastered recording, reedited in ROYAL CLASSICS, with an exceptional Beethoven's violin concerto version with the Royal Philharmonic Orch. conducted by the famous conductor Malcolm Sargent, or Nathan Milstein-Abbado version conducting Vienna Philharmonic Orch. in DG. Oscar Olavarría A.

no complaints.......2005-03-17

This CD is excellent, as the other reviewers have said. Two of my favorite violin concertos, played sensitively and brilliantly by the masters. It makes for a very passionate, flooring bit of music.

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Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

Concerto No. 1 in E Major RV 269 Spring: Allegro - Budapest Strings
Concerto No. 1 in E Major RV 269 Spring: Largo (E Pianissimo Sempre) - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto No. 1 in E Major RV 269 Spring: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
Concerto No. 2 in G Minor RV 315 Summer: Allegro Non Molto - ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 in G Minor RV 315 Summer: Adagio E Piano - Presto E ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 in G Minor RV 315 Summer: Presto - German Bach Soloists
Concerto No. 3 in F Major RV 293 Autumn: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto No. 3 in F Major RV 293 Autumn: Largo - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto No. 3 in F Major RV 293 Autumn: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto No. 4 in F Minor RV 297 Winter: Allegro Non Molto - Budapest Strings
Concerto No. 4 in F Minor RV 297 Winter: Largo - Budapest Strings
Concerto No. 4 in F Minor RV 297 Winter: Allegro - Budapest Strings
Concerto in C Major RV 425 for Mandolin, Strings and Basso ... - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in C Major RV 425 for Mandolin, Strings and Basso ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto in C Major RV 425 for Mandolin, Strings and Basso ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto in D Minor RV 454 for Oboe, String and Basso Continuo: ... - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto in D Minor RV 454 for Oboe, String and Basso Continuo: Largo - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Concerto in D Minor RV 454 for Oboe, String and Basso Continuo: ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
Concerto in C Major RV 537 for Two Trumpets, Strings and Basso ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
Concerto in C Major RV 537 for Two Trumpets, Strings and Basso ... - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto in C Major RV 537 for Two Trumpets, Strings and Basso ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova

Tracks:

Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare: Allegro - Monika Rost
Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare: Largo - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare: Presto - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Largo - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Presto (Fantasmi) - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Largo - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Presto - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Largo (Il Sonno) - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Allegro - Budapest Strings
Flute Concerto in D, Op.10, No. 3, Il Gardellino: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in D, Op.10, No. 3, Il Gardellino: [Without Indication] - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in D, Op.10, No. 3, Il Gardellino: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 5: Allegro Ma Non Tanto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 5: Allegro Cantabile - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 5: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in C, RV 443: (Allegro) - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in C, RV 443: Largo - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in C, RV 443: Allegro Molto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in C, RV 444: Allegro Non Molto - Budapest Strings
Flute Concerto in C, RV 444: Largo - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Flute Concerto in C, RV 444: Allegro Molto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Adagio - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Menuet-Trio-Menuet ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047: Andante - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047: Allegro Assai - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048: Allegro - Budapest Strings
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048: Adagio (Cadenza) - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in D Major BWV ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in D Major BWV ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in D Major BWV ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major BWV 1049: Allegro - Daniel Gerard
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major BWV 1049: Andante - German Bach Soloists
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major BWV 1049: Presto - German Bach Soloists
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major BWV 1050: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major BWV 1050: Affettuoso - Budapest Strings
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major BWV 1050: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051: Adagio Ma Non ... - German Bach Soloists
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051: Allegro - German Bach Soloists

Tracks:

Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - German Bach Soloists
Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: Allegro Assai - German Bach Soloists
Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041: Andante - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041: Allegro Assai - Budapest Strings
Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Vivace - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Largo Ma Non Tanto - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1063: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1063: Alla Siciliana - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1063: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum

Tracks:

Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 1 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 1 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 1 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - Budapest Strings
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in G Major Op. 3, No. 3 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in G Major Op. 3, No. 3 [Contin] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in G Major Op. 3, No. 3 [Contin] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 [Contin] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Major Op. 3, No. 6
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Major Op. 3, No. 6 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Major Op. 3, No. 6 [Contin]
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a [Conti] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a [Conti] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a [Conti] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum

Tracks:

Organ Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings

Tracks:

Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV ...
Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV ... - Budapest Strings
Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV ...
Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ... - Budapest Strings
Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ... - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ... - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger

Tracks:

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Major, K.207: ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Major, K.207: Adagio - Budapest Strings
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Major, K.207: Presto - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K.211: Allegro ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K.211: Andante - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K.211: ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Adagio in E Major for Violin and Orchestra, K.261 - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Rondo in B Flat Major for Violin and Orchestra, K.269 - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Rondo in C Major for Violin and Orchestra, K.373 - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle

Tracks:

Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.495: Allegro Maestoso - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.495: Romance. Andante ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.495: Rondo. Allegro ... - New Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.447: Allegro - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.447: Romance. Larghetto - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.447: Allegro - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Rondo in D Horn and Orchestra [Horn Concerto, K.412, Second Movement] - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.417: Allegro - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.417: Andante - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.417: Rondo. Allegro - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Concerto in E for Horn and Orchestra K.494a (First Movement; Fragment) - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Concerto in D for Horn and Orchestra, K.412/514 (386b) [Traditional Ve] - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Concerto in D for Horn and Orchestra, K.412/514 (386b) [Traditional Ve] - New Bach Collegium Musicum
Rondo in E Flat for Horn and Orchestra, K.371 - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto Movement in E Flat for Horn and Orchestra - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No.23 in a Major, K.488: Allegro - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Piano Concerto No.23 in a Major, K.488: Andante - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Piano Concerto No.23 in a Major, K.488: Presto - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K.271, Jeune Homme: Allegro - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K.271, Jeune Homme: Andante - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K.271, Jeune Homme: Rondo. ... - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart

Tracks:

Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major: Moderato - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major: Adagio - New Bach Collegium Musicum
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major: Allegro Molto - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major: Allegro Moderato - Rudolf Gleissner, Hermann Herder, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major: Adagio - Rudolf Gleissner, Hermann Herder, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major: Allegro - Rudolf Gleissner, Hermann Herder, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart

Tracks:

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Hob. Viia: 1: Allegro - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Hob. Viia: 1: Adagio - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Hob. Viia: 1: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Major, Hob. Viia: 3, "Melk ..." - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Major, Hob. Viia: 3, "Melk ..." - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Major, Hob. Viia: 3, "Melk ..." - New Bach Collegium Musicum
Sinfonia in B Flat Major, Hob. I: 105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Sinfonia in B Flat Major, Hob. I: 105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Sinfonia in B Flat Major, Hob. I: 105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana

Tracks:

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23: Allegro - Gary Karr, The London Symphony Orchestra
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23: ... - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23: Allegro - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.35: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.35: Andante - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.35: Allegro ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey

Tracks:

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op. 6: Allegro ... - Budapest Strings
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op. 6: Adagio ... - New Bach Collegium Musicum
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op. 6: Rondo. ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Rossini - Vesselin Eshkenasi, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Po, Op. 25 - Vesselin Eshkenasi, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: Vorspiel. Allegro Moderato - Vesselin Eshkenasi, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: Adagio - Wolfgang Boettcher, Ulf Hoelscher, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: Finale. Allegro Energico - Wolfgang Boettcher, Ulf Hoelscher, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64: Allegro Molto Appassionato - Wolfgang Boettcher, Ulf Hoelscher, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64: Andante - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64: Allegretto Non Troppo - Allegro ... - New Bach Collegium Musicum

Tracks:

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.77: Allegro Non ... - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.77: Adagio - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.77: Allegro Giocoso - - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in a Minor, Op.102 Double ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in a Minor, Op.102 Double ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in a Minor, Op.102 Double ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova

Tracks:

Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104: Allegro - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104: Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104: Finale. Allegro Moderato - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Cello Concerto: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Strings,
Cello Concerto: Andante Con Moto - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Cello Concerto: Allegro Marciale - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova

Tracks:

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op.19 - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Minor Op.82 - Budapest Strings, Zoltan Tokos
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in a Minor Op.77 - Budapest Strings, Zoltan Tokos

Tracks:

Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro Con Spirito - Monika Rost
Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio - Monika Rost
Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro Gentile - Budapest Strings,
Sonata Op.22: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
Sonata Op.22: Adagio - Budapest Strings,
Sonata Op.22: Menuetto - Budapest Strings,
Sonata Op.22: Rondo. Allegretto - Budapest Strings,
Spanish Dance No. 2 - Budapest Strings
Castilla No. 7 - Budapest Strings,
Hommage Debussy - Budapest Strings,
Spanish Dance - Budapest Strings,

Album Description

This heavenly 20-CD set brings together the most beautiful music of all time...it must be what angels listen to! Float in the clouds as you listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez... to name just a few. This Concert Collection will take a winning position in anyone's music library.

Customer Reviews:

Heavenly.......2007-06-06

A collection of masters that insist that you relax as you listen. An exquisit addition to any music cd collection.

What a value!.......2005-07-26

A wonderful collection of music spanning from the Baroque to the Modern and so Affordable. Each CD is in a full size jewel-case with beautiful cover art - paintings of Renaissance-era angels in muted, slightly reflective, metal-tone inks - all within a box that ties them all together. There are no liner notes in the booklet, just track listings, but the music speaks for itself. It's not completely apparent from the track listing who the composers are, so here's the breakdown: Disc 1 - Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"; Disc 2 - Vivaldi flute concertos; Disc 3 and 4 - Bach Brandonburg concertos; Disc 5 - Bach violin concertos; Disc 6 - Handel concerto grossi; Disc 7 - Handel organ concertos; Disc 8 - Flute concertos by Quantz, Heinchen, Buffardin, Adolph-Hasse; Disc 9 - Mozartt violin concertos; Disc 10 - Mozart horn concertos; Disc 11 - Mozart piano concertos; Disc 12 - Haydn cello concertos; Disc 13 - Haydn violin concertos; Disc 14 - Tchaikovsky violin concerto and piano concerto; Disc 15 - Paganini and Chausson violin concertos; Disc 16 - Bruch and Mendelssohn violin concertos; Disc 17 - Brahms concertos; Disc 18 - Dvorak and Hindesmith cello concertos; Disc 19 - Russian composers Prokofiev, Galzanov and Shoshakovich violin concertos; Disc 20 - Spanish guitar concertos of Rodrigo, Sor, Granados, Albeniz and de Falla.

Bruch, Mendelssohn, Mozart: Violin Concertos

Average customer rating:

Not a very good recording
Joshua Bell in His Element
A good compilation from the younger Joshua Bell

Bruch, Mendelssohn, Mozart: Violin Concertos

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ASIN: B0007WQHVC
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

I. Vorspiel: Allegro Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Finale: Allegro Energico
I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
III. Andante
III. Allegretto Non Troppo - Allegro Molto Vivace

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I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Rondeau
Adagio In E Major For Violin And Orchestra, K261
I. Allegro Aperto
II. Adagio
III. Rondeau - Tempo Di Minuetto
Rondo In C Major For Violin And Orchestra, K373

Customer Reviews:

Not a very good recording.......2007-02-07

I don't think Joshua Bell plays this pieces very well... Its a shame that artists like Oistrakh and Milstein are forgotten when people go out to buy joshua bell cds (Must be the marketing strategy)... Kyung Wha Chung's recordings of these two pieces feature better sound and much better performances than this pitiful violinist

Joshua Bell in His Element.......2006-12-10

After reviewing the CD of Joshua Bell and Neville Marriner performing the Bruch G minor and the Mendelssohn E minor concerti, this listener realized that the CD is no longer available. BUT here is an even better option: on this generous 2 CD set are not only the original recordings of the Bruch and Mendelssohn but also a re-emergence of an absolutely exquisite recording of Mozart works that make this available CD one to buy immediately.

Having addressed the Bruch and Mendelssohn in a prior review, let it be said that there are few recordings of the Mozart concertos No. 3 in G major and No. 5 in A major that can compare with these 1992 performances by Bell and the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Peter Maag. The playing is sweet and tender and technically secure as well as being played with heart. Bell uses his own cadenzas as has become his trademark and without exception these cadenzas show the amount of insight and careful study behind Bell's performances.

As an added bonus to the Mozart CD, Bell and Maag offer the 'Adagio in E major', K261 and the 'Rondo in C major', K373 and once again it would be difficult to find finer recordings of these two gems in the current library. This is a splendid set of CDs offering two hours of perfect playing from one of our finest violinists on the stage today. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, December 06

A good compilation from the younger Joshua Bell.......2005-08-22

These are rereleases of previous recordings by Joshua Bell the teenager. The Bruch and Mendelssohn are from 1988 and the two Mozart concertos, plus embellishments, are from 1992.

The principal difference between these recordings and the work Bell does today is in style. Compared to his now lean and mean approach, Bell played in a warmer, more romantic style in these recordings, where he was given appropriate accompaniment by the English Chamber Orchestra under the late Peter Maag in Mozart, and by the Academy of St. Martin's in the Fields led by Neville Marriner in the romantic concertos.

Since Bell later re-recorded the Mendelssohn concerto (in 2000 with Roger Norrington and the Salzburg Academy Orchestra) it is easiest to note the differences in that work. The timings for the Mendelssohn are consistently broader in the older recording and his style is consistently more romantic.

Bell and Marriner play up the finale into a blaze or romantic language, picking up the pace at the very end. The Bruch concerto is similar in style and temperament. To my ears, the playing by the Academy and leadership by Marriner in the Mendelssohn is inferior to the 2000 recording.

For most listeners, the more notable release is the two Mozart concertos and the K.261 adagio & K.373 rondo that fills the disk, music that has been out of print for some time. Here, Bell is in territory with the greatest violinists of today and yesterday, recording Mozart's famed Concertos No. 3 and 5, the so-called "Turkish" concerto for its national dance in the final movement.

In this music, Bell again demonstrates a more committed and somewhat romanticized approach with flexible phrasing. That flexibility sometimes threw me, as I was a bit put off by the brief tenuto he employs at the beginning of certain phrases, espeically when the violin makes its initial entry after an orchestral tutti.

Aside from this, I found no objectionalbe tendencies...assuming you can live with Bell's own cadenzas in the Mozart. I found these worked part of the time and didn't work so well part of the time. Bell plays the traditional cadenzas in the Mendelssohn, something he changes in his later recording.

Bell has several outstanding moments in the Mozart concertos. The adagio of the Concerto No. 3 is especially lovely, handled with utmost care and sensitivity by both the soloist and accompanist.

In addtion, the "Turkish" section -- Tempo di minuetto -- in the finale of the Concerto No. 5 springs forth with life and brings distinction to an otherwise ordinary performance. All the while, Bell receives outstanding accompaniment from the Mozart specialist, Peter Maag, and the ECO.

I compared these recordings to a pair of collections I have at home, one by Augustin Dumay and the Salzburg Academy Orchestra and another by Pinchas Zukerman and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Bell's performances compare most readily to Zukerman's 25-year-old recordings.

Both take a healthy, romantic view of the music and play it the way David Oistrakh does on his stereo recordings. Bell's accompaniment is twice as good as that given to Zukerman by the St. Paul group, whose scrappy playing seriously downgrades his meaty interpretation.

The Dumay recording of Mozart Concertos 3-5 takes the more modern chamber-period approach with faster speeds, more clipped phrasing and a complete lack of pathos, sentiment and romance. I find the music works well either way (it is Mozart, after all!) and either recording will bring pleasure.

This two CD set sells for a list price of $18, making it a 2-for-1 proposition. It is eminently worth your money if the collection is one you are seeking and you enjoy the old fashioned romantic approach.

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Wonderful
Thanks you Decca
Exquisite music for the soul
Indeed a joy forever!
Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!

Violin Adagios

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ASIN: B000058BGY
Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

Thais: Meditation - Nigel Kennedy
Vn Con No.1 in g, Op.26: Adagio - Kyung Wha Chung
Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': Largo - Alan Loveday
Con in d, BWV 1043: Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Henryk Szeryng/Maurice Hasson
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Vn Con in D, Op.35: Canzonetta: Andante - Leila Josefowicz
Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
None But The Lonely Heart - Josef Sakonov
The Gadfly: Romance - Alexander Kerr

Tracks:

Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Arthur Grumiaux
Vn Con in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - Midori
Salut D'amour - Kyung Wha Chung/Philip Moll
Ave Maria, D.839 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
Con in a, RV 522: Larghetto - Midori/Pinchas Zukerman
Son in D, Op.1 No.13: Larghetto - Iona Brown
Vn Con No.3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Arthur Grumiaux
Liebesleid - Joshua Bell/Paul Coker
Vn Con in e, Op.64: Andante - Kyung Wha Chung
Souvenir D'un Lieu Cher, Op.42: Melodie - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
Vn Con in d, Op.47: Adagio Di Molto - Kyung Wha Chung
Vn Con in D, Op.35: Romance: Andante - Chantal Juillet
Standchen, D.957 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
Estrellita - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
Orchestral Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Air ('Air On A G String') - ASMF/Neville Marriner

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2005-11-07

An excellent compilation of folk tunes and violin concerto adagios, played masterfully by some of the world's most revered musicians. Features modern pieces (Korngold, Barber), which are a personal favorite of mine.

Thanks you Decca.......2005-01-23

My daughter is a violin student of 7 years and she has played 3 or 4 of these pieces for recitals. I bought the CD's so she could become familiar with the pieces as she was learning to play them. Now I find myself listening to the CD's almost every night when I go for my end of the day drive to relax. My favorites are the Mozart Concerto in G, the Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor and Beethoven's Romance in F on disc 2, but all the songs are exquisitely beautiful. I highly recommend it.

Exquisite music for the soul.......2004-06-14

These CDs have the most incredible selections of music on them. Listening to the violins has enabled me to complete papers for my doctoral level classes without the usual neck aches. This is soothing, exquistie music for the soul! Lovely!!

Indeed a joy forever!.......2003-05-22

Before buying this 2 CD set,I've read Reviews by Chicagodreamer,
who rated it as "Highly, highly recommended." His laudatory recommentation, I must say, is found "well justified."

Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!.......2002-01-15

"Over 2 l/2 hours of the world's most beautiful music." These words on the cover are very close to true. What an incredible value this collection is!! So many of these compilations of this sort are cheaply produced, and those "greatest hits" collections are one trite piece after another -- after a while one runs screaming to the stereo to shut it off. However, this collection is top-notch, and the performers they chose are masterful musicians at the top of their game. Every selection is lovely, each one unfolding after the other in a sublime slide show of exquisite compositions performed by legends. This is TWO CDs of sparkling performances composed and performed by masters. There is not a bad selection or a piece of inferior quality in the entire lot.

Tracks:

Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
Violin Concerto No 1 In G minor, op.26: I. Introduction: Allegro moderato
Violin Concerto No 1 In G minor, op.26: II. Adagio
Violin Concerto No 1 In G minor, op.26: III. Finale: Allegro energico
Scottish Fantasia For Violin And Orchestra , Op.46: I. Introduction: Grave - Adagio cantabile
Scottish Fantasia For Violin And Orchestra , Op.46: II. Allegro
Scottish Fantasia For Violin And Orchestra,Op.46: III. Andante sostenuto
Scottish Fantasia For Violin And Orchestra,Op.46: IV. Finale: Allegro guerriero

Customer Reviews:

In response to James P. Sheehan.......2007-05-06

This review is in response to gripes by the aforementioned reviewer regarding the "excessive" dynamic range on this CD.

Sound engineers do not purposely "exaggerate" dynamic range on discs - in fact, if you were familiar with modern sound engineering, you would know that a prevalent problem nowadays is the *reduction* of dynamic range (compression) in order to win the "loudness race". I do not know of a single disc out there that had its dynamic range artificially "expanded", if this is even possible.

In other words, your playback equipment is to fault - it is (sadly) typical for lower end audio equipment to not reproduce low level information well; it vanishes, making fortissimos startling and pianissimos absent. Or perhaps you are listening to this disc in a noisy environment, with low level information getting lost in the haze of environmental noise.

Regardless of the reason, I feel that your opinion on this disc's sound quality should be taken with more than a small pinch of salt given the information that I have relayed here.

This is the BEST bruch out there.......2005-04-07

i have heard over 20 different recordings of Bruch violin concerto No.1. i strongly recommend this recording to anyone. this is the best out there. no kidding. i put this in #1 spot where oistrakh's recording also belongs to. Those 2 recordings are different and both excellent. IF YOU LIKE THIS PEICE, YOU HAVE TO LISTEN THIS.

Awkward playing.......2005-03-28

You can do much better for the Mendelssohn and Bruch. You may have to get them separately, but Isaac Stern does them much better. I find Ms. Chung's playing to be uneven, choppy and full of seams. The phrasing is not smooth. Her vibrato is also very sloppy in places. Frankly, having listened to several recordings of these two pieces over many years I would have to keep these
discs out of the running entirely. I would recommend Stern or
Francescatti in the Bruch and Stern in the Mendelssohn. You get
the tops Tchaikovsky performance as well if you get Stern (with score cuts in overly repetitive measures).

Very nice, kinda overrated here.......2004-06-11

I bought this CD after reading many of the enthusiastic reviews here. And while I agree that her playing is at times beguiling and masterful, and that the sound quality is astounding, I find much of her phrasing breathless and confused (especially in the Mendelssohn). She often "swallows" the notes at the bottom end of a run, then scratches back in catching up. She overplays her hand rather gaudily at times, with no appreciable intent. It is not a "seamless" performance, like that of Heifetz, but broken up into smaller chunks of musical (and emotive) effort.

I applaud her determined effort to take risks and give fresh voice to these pieces, but I find that she doesn't seem to demonstrate that she knows where she's going often enough to gain my full confidence. I have listened a few times now to both her Bruch and her Mendelssohn performances on this CD, and have found new delights and discoveries -- but just as many disappointments and "so whats?"

I think the quality of this recording's technical production is one of its flaws: it's like a sound geek's dynamic-range tour-de-force. The violin is jammed in your face. When the orchestra is faint, it's too faint, and when it's loud, well, it fairly bursts. I think the guys at the mixing console were maybe a little too interested in what they COULD do, and less interested in what was appropriate.

I agree that the recording does in some ways capture the excitement and urgency of a live performance, but quite frankly, it's a CD. I also purchased a Heifetz recording of the Mendelssohn concerto, and man, I've listened to that bad-boy about 87 times in a row. But, that's unfair -- the two violinists are nothing at all alike.

In a nutshell: Kyung-Wha Chung will take you on an engaging, sometimes exciting tour of these showpieces. But she (with a little "help" from her sound crew) is sometimes like a chatty tour guide with a big megaphone.

Definitive Mendelssohn, phenomenal poetry in the Bruch(s).......2003-08-06

...I feel obliged to say something, as I believe this is one of the outstanding must-have cds of recent years.
Kyung Wha Chung cut these legendary recordings in the 70s (Bruch) and early 80s (Mendelssohn), with fantastic analogue sound and outstanding orchestral rapport. She plays the Mendelssohn with a pace which brings out the sheer joy and beauty of the music, free of lingering exaggerated sentimentality. If ever there was a modern masterpiece, this recording is one. The sound is sweet and virile, and in this as in so many of her recordings she plays as if she is capturing a live performance, not the stereotyped studio. There is a spontaneity so often lacking in studio recordings, which doesn't fade with repeated hearings.
The Bruch Concerto is also wonderfully fresh, a real breath of life in a much-recorded work. (Astonishingly, she plays this work even more beguilingly later with Klaus Tennstedt, coupled with the Beethoven, another must-have recording). I first heard this Kempe collaboration of the Bruch Concerto and Scottish Fantasy when it was released on vinyl, long ago played into scratched oblivion as was the way with my favourite LPs. Hearing the CD is just magical. Even the fabulous Heifetz Mendelssohn (Munch) and Bruch (Sargent) recordings don't eclipse Kyung Wha Chung's legendary performances, which are appropriately remastered on the Decca Legends label

Average customer rating:

Shaham and Sinopoli were a great team
Sensuous and powerful
Gil Shaham
Get it for the Bruch
Sublime

Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos

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Release Date: 1990-03-30

Tracks:

1. Vorspiel. Allegro modernato - attacca:
2. Adagio
3. Finale. Allegro energico - Presto
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3. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace

Customer Reviews:

Shaham and Sinopoli were a great team.......2006-07-15

Perhaps not since the partnership of Furtwangler and Menuhin after the war have we had such a brilliant collaboration as that between Gil Shaham and the late Giuseppe Sinopoli. (Rostropovich makes a fine, sympathetic duo with Vengerov, but Sinopoli is a much better conductor in standard non-Russian repertoire.) On this CD, Sinopoli's startling drama in the Bruch is something I've never heard the likes of. There is such sweep and passion that you hear the work as having much more emotional depth than before. Shaham keeps pace with a powerful reading full of nuance and original thoughts on a thrice-familiar work. Maxim Vengerov has a towering recording of the Bruch on Teldec with Masur (where the soloist is miked more clesly than here), but this one is worthy to stand alongside.

On that Teldec CD Vengerov's Mendelssohn concerto felt a bit careful, with less than vivacious conducting. Shaham begins with a delibreate first movement that's almost 2 min. slower, expressing his intent to give us weightier Mendelssohn than the airy, mercurial variety we're used to. In keeping with that, his tone is big and he plays with broad phrasing. The Andante is also slow and deeply felt. I was happy to go along with the interpretation as long as the finale brought in a flood of light and fancy for contrast. It doesn't quite. Shaham chooses not to be sprightly but to remain a bit straight-faced--even so, one can't overlook his exceptional ability to communicate. Call it a tie with Vengerov.

Sensuous and powerful.......2004-12-19

These are sensuous recordings. Shaham plays with both technical fire and (especially in the Mendelssohn) pleasing sweetness. The orchestra -- large and lush in the Bruch, a bit more restrained in the Mendelssohn -- plays with discipline, precision, and power, and the sonics are very satisfying. These surely count as exemplary if not definitive modern renditions of these two classic concerti.

Gil Shaham.......2003-11-29

This was an exceptionally good recording, but I'll have to admit Joshua Bell's recording is better...

Get it for the Bruch.......2002-06-04

This is one of the finest recordings of the Bruch violin concerto (#1). I think it ranks up there with the Heifetz/Sargent. Of course Heifetz takes each movement a bit faster, but the slightly slower tempos do not make much difference (unlike in many Brahms vl.c. recordings.) The sound quality is much better, with good balance, and the orchestra playing is smooth and fluid and clear. Some recordings like Perlman/Haitink seem to have very bombastic orchestral entrances at some places. That is not the case here - Sinopoli is exciting without beating you upside the head.

As for Shaham, he is also very good - no technical problems, and a very clear silky sound. He is not as melodramatic as Mutter (which seems too unruly/melodramatic to me), but this is a romantic intrepretation nonetheless. There is some very interesting, dramatic sliding in the first movement (around 4'20?) before the big orchestral entrance - I've never heard anyone do that before. Definitely worth checking out.

The Mendelssohn I would give four stars - the first movement seems a little slow and less inspired. The second movement is beautiful, but once again, the third is not so exciting as in the Bruch. Perhaps it is that Shaham seems a little heavy handed - there are more sprightly readings out there. I like a Milstein or Menuhin better for the Mendelssohn. This is still a fine recording, but after the Bruch it seems anticlimactic.
So I recommend the CD - Heifetz fans can stick with Heifetz if they want, but anyone looking for a good modern recording of the Bruch should try this one.

Sublime.......2001-01-24

I must admit that Gil Shaham is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best violinist in the 20th Century. I must have listened at least 100 times to this album since I bought it last year. The speed,technique and above all, the sensitivity of this artist blows you away. This album is a must in your CD collection.

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Best collection of violin playing ever made
I really can't add anything to the other reviews...
An essential item for any classical collection
Michael Rabin was INCREDIBLE
A Fitting Tribute To The 20th Century's Greatest Violinist

Michael Rabin, 1936-1972

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Tracks:

Vn Concerto No.1 in D, Op.6: I. Allegro maestoso
Vn Concerto No.1 in D, Op.6: II. Adagio espressivo
Vn Concerto No.1 in D, Op.6: I. III. Rondo (Allegro spirituoso)
Vn Concerto No.2 in d, Op.22: I. Allegro moderato
Vn Concerto No.2 in d, Op.22: II. Romaze ( Andante non troppo)
Vn Concerto No.2 in d, Op.22:III. Allegro con fuoco- Allegro moderato (a la Zingara)
Vn Concerto No.1 in F sharp minor, Op.14: I. allegro moderato
Vn Concerto No.1 in F sharp minor, Op.14: II. Preghiera (Larghetto)
Vn Concerto No.1 in F sharp minor, Op.14: III. Rondo (Allegro giocoso)

Tracks:

Vn Concerto No.1 in D, Op.6: I. Allegro maestoso (Kadenz/Cadenza:Flesch)
Vn Concerto No.1 in D, Op.6:II. Adagio espressivo
Vn Concerto No.1 in D, Op.6: III. Rondo (Allegro Spirituoso)
Vn Con in D, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato
Vn Con in D, Op. 35: II. Cazonette (Andante)
Vn Con in D, Op. 35:III. Finale (Allegro vivacissimo)

Tracks:

Vn Con in e, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato
VnCon in e, Op. 64: II. Andante
Vn Con in e, Op. 64: III. allegretto non troppo-allegro molto vivace
Scottish Fantasy Op.46 for vn with orch and hp:I. Adagio
Scottish Fantasy Op.46 for vn with orch and hp:II. allegro-Tanz-Animato-Adagio-Tempo I...
Scottish Fantasy Op.46 for vn with orch and hp:III. Andante sostenuto-Piu animato
Scottish Fantasy Op.46 for vn with orch and hp:IV. Finale (Allegro Guerriero) ...
Vn Con in a, Op.82: I. Moderato
Vn Con in a, Op.82: II. Andante sostenuto
Vn Con in a, Op.82: III. Allegro - Michael Rabin M

Tracks:

Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.1 E-dur/in E
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.2 h-moll/in b
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.3 e-moll/in e
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.4 c-moll/in c
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.5 a-moll/in a
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.6 g-moll/in g
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.7 A-dur/in A
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.8 Es-dur/in E flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.9 E-dur/in E
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.10 g-moll/in g
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.11 C-dur/in C
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.12 As-dur/in A Flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.13 B-dur/in B flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.14 Es-dur/in E flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.15 e-moll/in e
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.16 g-moll/in g
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.17 Es-dur/in E flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.18 C-dur/in C
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.19 Es-dur/in E flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.20 D-dur/in D
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.21 A-dur/in A
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.22 F-dur/in F
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.23 Es-dur/in E flat
Capricen Nos.1-24,Op.1 For solo vn: No.24 a-moll/in a

Tracks:

sonate No.3,BWV 1005 in C, for solo vn: I. Adagio - Michael RabinMichael Rabin
Sonate No.3,BWV 1005 in C, for solo vn: II. Fuga (Alla breve)
Sonate No.3,BWV 1005 in C, for solo vn: III. Largo
Sonate No.3,BWV 1005 in C, for solo vn: IV. Allegro assai
Sonate Op.27 No.4 in c, for solo vn: I. Allemanda
Sonate Op.27 No.4 in c, for solo vn: I. Allemanda
Sonate Op.27 No.4 in c, for solo vn: II. Sarabande
Sonate Op.27 No.3 in d, for solo vn: in one movement
Etude-Caprice, Op.18 No.4 for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
La plus que lente for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Piece en forme d'Habanere for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Tzigane: Rhapsody for vn and orch
Meditation: for vn and orch
Caprice Viennois, Op.2: for vn and orch
Into & Rondo capriccioso,Op.28 for vn and orch

Tracks:

Havanaise, Op.83 for vn and orch
Intro & Rondo capriccioso, Op.28 for vn and orch
Zapateado (No.2 aud/from Spanische Tanz Op.23) for vn and orch - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Habanera for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Ziegunerweisen, Op.20 No.1 for vn and orch
Hora staccato for vn and orch
Moto perpetuo, Op.11 for vn and orch
La Capricieuse, Op.17 for vn and orch - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Du alter Stephansturm for vn and orch
Der Hummelflu for vn and orch
Nocturne No.8 Op.27 No.2 in D flat, for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Jeunes filles au jardin for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Etude Op.8 No.10 for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Sea-Shell for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Marsch for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers
Burleska for vn and pno - Michael Rabin/Leon Pommers

Customer Reviews:

Best collection of violin playing ever made.......2007-04-12

I am a professional violinist and have long been an admirer of Michael Rabin. His technic is beyond concern. I am familiar with people involved in these recordings. Amazingly, many were single, unedited takes. If you ever buy a violin recording, these are the ones to get.

I really can't add anything to the other reviews..........2007-01-07

...this collection is an absolute necessity to anyone enjoys violin music and a near necessity to anyone who enjoys classical music...what astounds me is the quality of many of the recordings...more often than not violin recordings seem to produce a sound that leaves the impression that you're listening from the back row in a large hall...most of Rabin's recordings, on the other hand, give the impression either he's right in the room with you or else you're in the front row at the concert.

An essential item for any classical collection.......2006-04-20

Rabin is spectacular!!! Just listen to his rendition of Zigeunerwiesen, he has no equal for this piece - not even close! I have been waiting for the re-release of this set for over 5 years, asking EMI if they would ever consider it. My thanks to EMI for listening. This is a re-release they wont regret. I have a collection of classical violin by many artists, but there is something very special about these recordings by Michael Rabin. His interpretations and the gusto of his playing take your breath away.

I cannot imagine any collection of classical music without this set of CDs.

Michael Rabin was INCREDIBLE.......2006-04-14

I have to second Scott68. Rabin was one incredible violinist. I agree, the Paganini Caprices (age 15!) Wieniawski and others were never topped by anyone! This set is guaranteed to drop your jaw.

A Fitting Tribute To The 20th Century's Greatest Violinist.......2006-04-01

If you don't have these CD's get them, you won't be disappointed, especially if you love the violin as I do. If you're a Rabin fan too then this small investment is money well spent. A better set of recordings of violin classics couldn't be found anywhere. Rabin quite simply was the greatest violinist of the 20th century, rivalling, and in some ways surpassing the venerable Heifetz. He was also known for his phenomenal virtuosity and 'voluptuos' tone somewhat reminiscent of Perlman.

This boxed set includes many of the virtuoso pieces that made him famous as well as more reflective pieces like Bach. Listen to these and judge for yourselves what a truly great violinist was Rabin.

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Midori has the technique, but it's hard to find a personality here
Heifetz still my favorite Bruch
The best Mendelssohn and Bruch in years
Totally Awesome
Very Powerful & Compelling-DEFINATE MUST HAVE CD

Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos

Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000AYL0M
Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
II. Andante
III. Allegretto Non Torppo-Allegro Molto Vivace
I. Vorspiel. Allegro Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Finale. Allegro Energico

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Midori is a grown-up and is no longer being judged by--and for--her age, and for those who aren't aware of it, she has become, quite simply, a great violinist. These two concerti--such favorites that each is represented by almost two dozen available recordings--are wonderfully played here. The gorgeous opening melody of the Mendelssohn sets the tone; the sweetness Midori gets from her violin is instantly captivating. The middle movement avoids sentimentality while remaining songful and the finale is light and airy, with the bow seemingly barely touching the strings. The Bruch opens with just the right dark, introverted mystery (such a different mood from the end of the Mendelssohn that you may want to pause a moment before beginning it!), the central Adagio is sheer poetry and the finale brilliantly sparkling without a hint of "look-at-me" arrogance. The live recordings are vivid and the audience clearly brings out the best in both soloist and orchestra, all under the caring, balanced eye of Mariss Jansons. This is now the preferred versions of these concerti on discs. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Midori has the technique, but it's hard to find a personality here.......2006-07-24

Given her huge Japanese fan base, I imagine Midori will be commercially viable forever. She is prominent enough for Sony to lavish the Berlin Phil. and Mariss Janosons on her recording of the Mendelssohn and Bruch concertos. The orchestra couldn't sound more splendid, so full and rich, in fact, that they overshadow the soloist. Miked fairly far back (a rarity nowadays) Midori hides in the shadow of the orchestra, and her small, delicate sound seems too understated.

There's no doubt she plays very sweetly and engagingly, and as you can har in the finale of the Mendelssohn, there's an amazing nimbleness. But I hear almost no fire or personality. She tiptoes into the first movement of the Bruch, refusing to make any grand gestures. If you like this kind of inwardness, Midori is certainly consistent--she's the anti-Oistrakh in her recessiveness. I wound up wondering if she didn't need to be placed much closer to the mike--at times in the finale of the Bruch she gets lost sight of. In sum, this is a gorgeously produced CD, but I wasn't involved in Midori's playing.

Heifetz still my favorite Bruch.......2006-02-07

I think Heifetz's Bruch is still the reference for me. I am somewhat dissapointed here because I anticipated Midori to match Heifetz, based on what I have heard in Midori's other works. To date, of all her recordings, the favorite for me is still her Paganini #1 concerto she made when she was 14. Her performance of Bruch and Mendelssohn here remids me of Nigel Kennedy's. Not bad, but didn't quite light up the fire either.

The best Mendelssohn and Bruch in years.......2005-05-20

Though I own many recordings of these concerti, this disc is so-wonderfully addictive that I listened to it over and over.

Midori sounds miraculous throughout in both concerti.
Her Mendelssohn is graceful and exciting with great range of dynamic and colour. The music flows and grows so naturally with many breath-taking moments.
She gives a dramatic yet introspective performance of Bruch. The slow movement is given an extra depth by her impossibly delicate tone and phrasing.
Berlin Philharmonic and Jansons also gave an impeccable performance here. The sound of Berlin Philharmonic's string is gorgeous as ever and Jansons makes wonderful music with midori in perfect pitch.

A definitive disc.

Totally Awesome.......2005-05-18

I heard the first movement only of the Mendelssohn on my way back to Texas from a trip to Oregon using airplane earphones on their audio channel. Even with frequent pilot interruptions and passenger noise, I was totally awed by the beauty of Midori's playing. Have never been a big fan of Midori, but I must agree with the editorial review which states " . . . she has become, quite simply, a great violinist." Have ordered the recording and can't wait to hear the rest of the Mendelssohn and the Bruch.

Very Powerful & Compelling-DEFINATE MUST HAVE CD.......2004-07-29

I listened to this CD at my local shop & I was left dumb founded & amazed at the spell Midori cast on my mind. Her renditions are powerful and the ochestra is at equal as well at the same time allowing her to be visible as soloist.Both performances were done live at different venues.Experience & wisdom has taught me to purchase anything with Midori's name. Ofcourse it does not mean that everything she does is perfect there;s someone out there alwaz wanting to do better.The trade is her expressive,top notch lyrical tonality and putting the right notes at the right time.The audience is awed to with appluads in disbelief at such wonderful performance. The only contender for this CD is Maxim vengerov's renditions but I opted for Midori because of her unmatchable skills,live recording,past CD's eg Encore & French Violin Sonatas. If u own some of these readings then U must add this one for your collection.

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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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Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Affettuoso
III. Allegro
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III. Allegro Assai
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II. Adagio
III. Allegro Assai
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Romance No. 2 In F Major, Op. 50
I. Allegro Non Troppo (Cadenza: Kreisler)
II. Adagio
III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace - Poco Piu Presto
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II. Andante
III. Allegretto Non Troppo - Allegro Molto Vivace

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro Molto
I. Andante Tranquillo
II. Presto Capriccioso Alla Napolitana & Trio (Canzonetta)
III. Vivace

Tracks:

I. Allegro Moderato (Cadenza: Menuhin)
II. Adagio Molto
III. Finale (Presto) (Cadenza: Menuhin)
I. Allegro
II. Andante Cantabile
III. Rondo (Andante Grazioso - Allegro Ma Non Troppo)
I. Allegro Maestoso
II. Andante
III. Presto

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II. Scherzando (Allegro Molto)
III. Intermezzo (Allegretto Non Troppo)
IV. Andante
V. Rondo (Allegro)
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II. Andantino Quasi Allegretto
III. Molto Moderato E Maestoso - Allegro Non Troppo
Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
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Tracks:

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III. Rondo (Allegro Spiritoso)
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I. Allegro Cavalleresco
II. Intermezzo (Poco Adagio)
II. Rondo (Allegretto Scherzando)

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II. Largo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro Non Molto
II. Adagio
III. Presto
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II. Adagio
III. Allegro
I. Allegro Non Molto
II. Largo
III. Allegro
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II. Allegro
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Fantasia Concertante On A Theme Of Corelli

Customer Reviews:

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.

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A foursquare, dawdling Mendelssohn, but the Bruch comes to life
Fantastic
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A wonderful recording

Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos

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Release Date: 2001-05-08

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Customer Reviews:

A foursquare, dawdling Mendelssohn, but the Bruch comes to life.......2007-02-16

Let me admit right off that I am not a fan of Mutter's, early or late, and don't collect her recordings. She seems to me to be an empty stylist with mannerisms in place of insight. Here we get her in her Wunderkind phase, with glossy accompaniments from Karajan. The Mendelsoohn is especially distressing in its lack of inner vibrancy; it dawdles along without much spirit or sparkle. The Bruch shows more vigor on the soloist's part, and naturally the playing per se is impeccable. This is by far the better performance, and fully worthy of Mutter's early brilliance. It's often movingly phrased, albeit the touches of glossiness from Karajan aren't a help.

I'm a great admirer of Karajan, but he was often disappointing as an accompanist (leaving aside seome great work on EMI with the Philharmonia) and often bad at picking soloists (again excepting his early work with Lipati, Gieseking, et al.). His choice of Mutter was at least commerically canny, given her current superstar status, but I found this whole CD dispiriting.

Fantastic.......2006-01-26

These are two of the most popular violin concertos in the repertoire and both are highly Romantic, so this should be a dream pairing. Well, in the hands of Ann Sophie Mutter and Herbert von Karajan, it is.

Ms. Mutter's playing comes across as effortless. For me the hallmark of virtuosity is that the playing doesn't come across as virtuoso but as completely natural. The accompaniment by the Berlin ensemble is very lush and always empathetic to Ms. Mutter's performance.

Although both pieces are performed flawlessly, I find the Mendelssohn to be demonstration worthy. Put this on this when you have friends over without saying anything. If they don't demand to know what CD it is, they're no great fans of music.

Expansive Bruch.......2003-03-21

This is a review for Ms Mutter's recording of the Bruch. If you have never heard the beauty of this concerto you don't know what you're missing!

My favorite recordings of the wonderful Bruch Concerto One are by Kyung Wha Chung and Pinchas Zukerman who both played with incredible beauty. What I found liberating about this recording is Ms Mutter's willingness to stretch out with her feelings. I think that she recieves alot of criticism for her personalized interpretations that stray from the composer's intent but come on, who wants to her it played the same way over and over? I believe this is her intention: to deliver a highly personalized performance full of an individualized style. That is certainly the case here, Ms Mutter delivers a wonderful Bruch that is expanded with her ideas especilly with respect to rythm and tempo.

An individualized approach to a great work keeps the piece fresh as though it were a different piece of music, I still enjoy listening to this recording after many years of listening. Other than that, we get to look at another photo of her gorgeous face and that is another bonus for me.

Thanks Annie!

Hmmm..........2002-06-27

The Mendelssohn concerto is truly one of the greates concertoes of all time,and Bruch's pretty good too, but I don't think that Anne Sophie Mutter gets the right feel. It drawls along at a slow pace, and the seperate bowings ruin the fluid feeling of the piece. I guarantee that you will like the pieces, but I reccomend the version with the Budapest Symphony orchestra and Emmy Vehrey if you want good performance.

A wonderful recording.......2001-08-31

I have had this CD for many years now, and have just ordered another to give to a friend. A beautifully sympathetic recital of both pieces. The final movement of the Mendelssohn has always been a favourite of mine. Technically brillant and dramatically romantic in style.

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