Zoltán Kodály: Sonata, Op. 8; Duo, Op. 7

On this CD:

1. Sonata for cello solo, Op 8
Composed by Zoltan Kodaly
Performed by Jerry Grossman

2. Duo for violin & cello, Op 7
Composed by Zoltan Kodaly
Performed by Jerry Grossman, Daniel Phillips

Tracks:

Variations On A Theme By Paganini
Allegro Maestoso Ma Appassionato
Adagio (Con Gran Espressione)
Allegro Molto Vivace
Allegro Serioso, Non Troppo
Adagio
Maestoso E Largamente, Ma Non Troppo Lento

Customer Reviews:

Excellent but not quite Starker's greatest .......2007-01-25

This Delos CD features Starker's 1970 version of the Kodaly Op. 8 Sonata (recorded in Japan, originally for Star Records). I agree with the other reviewers; it's a marvelous performance in its way. But I don't consider it the equal of his 1956 EMI/Angel LP version, or of his greatest studio performance of the work: the 1950 version made for Period Records. In those earlier recordings (especially the Period), the technique and intonation are effortless and flawless (astonishing in fact) and there's greater sheer energy in the last movement. Starker was 46 at the time of this recording and while that's of course not "old", I think it "took a bit out of him" so to speak, at least toward the latter portions of the piece; I'm sure it must be an exhausting work to perform. I have the Saga and Period label pressings of the early recording and also I have the Angel version and would be happy to lend these to anyone who's never heard them.

False colors for great music.......2005-10-26

Beware! Amazon lists this CD, with others, as a choice for a search for Starker on DVD.

Nearly a dynamite performance.......2004-11-09

The Cd opens with "Variations on a Theme by Paganini" I listened attentively to the tone & I'm sorry to say i could detect that there must have been a loose grib on the instrument as the bow touches the strings its like the hand grip is not tight enough to give a firm sound complete tone but otherwise its a virtuostic encore. The Sonata for unaccompanied cello op.8 is not that great but its good.I was mostly impressed by the 3rd movement.Starker seemingly uses a lot of technicality with small pizicato inbetween his bowing.The other 1st & 2nd movements are played with no visible fault but they are a little bit dry for me .I agree with the other reviewer in that there is virtuosity and no emotions in Starker's performance. However the showstopper for me is the Duo cello & violin with Gingold.The violin creates magic with its sweet tone against the baritone cello.Overall? its a good performance not the best though.Starker is my new find so I give him 5 *****I dont want to criticise without having had enough time to absorb the music.If I'm not easily pleased I reserve my right to revisit my review.

Dynamite.......2004-08-31

This is an electrifying recording. Both the solo sonata (Starker alone) and the duo (with Gingold) are string playing at its most exciting.

Definitely..........2004-02-10

Starker's rendering is the greatest recorded performance of Kodaly's masterwork. You either know that or you should know that. If I live to see the piece or its performance rivaled, I'll be a lucky man. Buy it now, and for God's sake forget Yo-yo's recording...

Kodály: Solo Cello Sonata, Op. 8; Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7

Average customer rating:

Fine player, fine recording

Kodály: Solo Cello Sonata, Op. 8; Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000ADR
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

Sonata for solo cello Op8: I - Allegro maestoso ma appassionato
Sonata for solo cello Op8: II - Adagio
Sonata for solo cello Op8: III - Allegro molto vivace
DUO for violin and cello Op. 7: I - Allegro serioso, non troppo
DUO for violin and cello Op. 7: II - Adagio
DUO for violin and cello Op. 7: III - Maestoso e largamente ma non troppo - Presto

Customer Reviews:

Fine player, fine recording.......2000-06-15

Starts impressively with the SOLO CELLO SONATA OP.8.

Kodaly: Sonata for cello solo Op8; Duo Op7

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Kodaly: Sonata for cello solo Op8; Duo Op7

Manufacturer: Praga
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004T8XK
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Average customer rating:

En Sonate

Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000B0WU9
Release Date: 2005-07-18

Tracks:

Litanei
La Lugubre Gondole
Sonate "Arpeggione
Sonate Pour Violoncelle Et Piano
8 Duos Pour Violon Et Violoncelle
Duo Pour Violon Et Violoncelle
Sonate Pour Violon Et Violoncelle
Profils (Commande Du Festival D'aix-En-Provence)

Zoltan Kodaly: Sonates for violin & cello Op. 7 & Op. 8 / Sandor Veress: Sonata for solo violin

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Zoltan Kodaly: Sonates for violin & cello Op. 7 & Op. 8 / Sandor Veress: Sonata for solo violin

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DUAH
Release Date: 1995-11-21

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Kodály: Chamber Works

Manufacturer: Classico
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005A0HF
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Kódaly: Cello Sonatina; Intermezzo; Adagio

Average customer rating:

THE BEST recordings of the Duo and Solo cello sonata
wish there are no coughing or other noises

Kódaly: Cello Sonatina; Intermezzo; Adagio

Manufacturer: Praga
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000005W0B
Release Date: 1995-06-06

Tracks:

Sonatina - Miklos Perenyi/Lorant Szucs
Intermezzo - Czech Str Trio
Adagio - Igor Garvish/Tatjana Sadovskaja
Duo: Allegro Serioso Non Troppo - Josef Suk/Andre Navarra
Duo: Adagio - Josef Suk/Andre Navarra
Duo: Maestoso E Largamente, Ma Non Troppo Lento-Presto - Josef Suk/Andre Navarra
Son, Op.8: Allegro Maestoso Ma Appassionato - Pierre Fournier
Son, Op.8: Adagio, Attaca - Pierre Fournier
Son, Op.8: Allegro Molto Vivace - Pierre Fournier

Customer Reviews:

THE BEST recordings of the Duo and Solo cello sonata.......2003-09-30

As the proud owner of way too many recordings of both the duo and the solo cello sonata, I'm prepared to say these are my favorites. They are live, by the way, so the sound quality is not the greatest, but the performances are so amazing here, that I for one forget about sound quality when I'm listening to this. The other three smaller pieces are well-played by Miklos Perenyi, the Czech String Trio, and Igor Gavrish. I recommend this recording of these pieces above all others (although there are plenty of other great performances of these pieces.) If you can find this, GET IT. You won't be disappointed. I think it might be fairly hard to come across, though.

wish there are no coughing or other noises.......2003-07-28

This album contains Kodaly's solo cello suite recorded live performance. Fournier might be young like Yo-yo Ma when he performed this piece. I like all three movements but the third allegro molto vivace is just amazing. So sad that I can not watch his playing. I always listen to this music when I have bad day or cannot fall asleep. Although the music is very sophisticated and complicated mind, it just soothes my mind. Well, I do not think that I need to talk about Fournier's articulation, phrasing or emotion in his playing. Other pieces of music in this CD are also very romantic.

Zoltán Kodály: Sonata, Op. 8; Duo, Op. 7

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Zoltán Kodály: Sonata, Op. 8; Duo, Op. 7

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000005IXG
Release Date: 1992-05-28

Tracks:

Son for Solo Vc, Op. 8: Allegro maestoso ma appassionato
Son for Solo Vc, Op. 8: Adagio
Son for Solo Vc, Op. 8: Allegro molto vivace
Duo for Vn & Vc, Op. 7: Allegro serioso, non troppo
Duo for Vn & Vc, Op. 7: Adagio
Duo for Vn & Vc, Op. 7: Maestoso e largamente-Presto

Gliere, Kodaly, Ravel: Works for Violin and Violoncello / Duos

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Gliere, Kodaly, Ravel: Works for Violin and Violoncello / Duos

Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001SWL
Release Date: 1996-06-18

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