Ensho Hyakuseki V.33 [Import]

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Ensho Hyakuseki V.33,Ensho Sanyutei,Sony,World Music

Average customer rating: Beutefully interpretted I THOUGHT I had heard these concertos,,, Excellent Selection A sassy dame Pleasure to listen

Jacqueline du Pre - Favourite Cello Concertos ~ Boccherini, Dvorak, Elgar, Haydn, Monn, Saint-Saens, Schumann Edward Elgar , Luigi Boccherini , Antonin Dvorak , Camille Saint-Saëns , Joseph Haydn , Arnold Schoenberg , Robert Schuman , Daniel Barenboim , Sir John Barbirolli , Jacqueline du Pré , Valda Aveling , Georg Mathias Monn , London Symphony Orchestra , New Philharmonia Orchestra , Chicago Symphony Orchestra , and English Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Du Pré, Jacqueline | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jacqueline du Pré - a lasting inspiration Jacqueline du Pre In Portrait Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman & Jacqueline du Pré - Beethoven: Piano Trios Hilary & Jackie Jacqueline du Pré - Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Franck: Sonata in A / Barenboim ASIN: B000002S1F Release Date: 1990-05-07

Tracks:

1. Cello Concerto No. 1 In C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: 1 - Moderato - Kadenz - Tempo I
2. Cello Concerto No. 1 In C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: 2 - Adagio - Kadenz - Tempo I
3. Cello Concerto No. 1 In C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: 3 - Allegro molto
4. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: 1 - Allegro moderato
5. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: 2 - Adagio
6. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: 3 - Rondo (Allegro)
7. Cello Concerto in B flat major: 1 - Allegro moderato - Kadenz - Tempo I
8. Cello Concerto in B flat major: 2 - Adagio no troppo
9. Cello Concerto in B flat major: 3 - Rondo (Allegro) - Kadenz - Tempo I

Tracks:

1. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnell
2. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: II. Langsam - Etwas lebhafter - Schneller
3. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: III. Sehr lebhaft - Kadenz - Tempo I
4. Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
5. Cello Concerto In G Minor: I. Allegro
6. Cello Concerto In G Minor: II. Adagio
7. Cello Concerto In G Minor: III. Allegro non tanto

Tracks:

1. Concerto In B Minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro
2. Concerto In B Minor, Op. 104: II. Adagio ma non troppo
3. Concerto In B Minor, Op. 104: III. Finale (Allegro moderato)
4. Concerto In E Minor, Op. 85: Adagio-Moderato
5. Concerto In E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento-Allegro molto
6. Concerto In E Minor, Op. 85: III. Adagio
7. Concerto In E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro ma non troppo

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During her far-too-brief career, cellist Jacqueline du Pré exhibited an almost oracular power of communication. Her performances bristled with the kind of brilliant electricity that could change lives and convert listeners to a lifelong love of music. Happily, it's possible to experience a sense of that power from the recordings du Pré completed before multiple sclerosis halted her career as a performer in the early 1970s. This set provides a splendid portrait--at bargain price--of du Pré's unmistakable personality: the astonishingly original yet convincing phrasing, raw energy, and ability to make her instrument sound uncannily like a human voice (du Pré was after all a favored student of Mstislav Rostropovich). Her rendition of Haydn's Concerto in C is clearly cast in a romantic--and nowadays perhaps unfashionable--mold, yet du Pré's big, bold tone carries the musical line forward with exhilarating presence. It's a demeanor that proves especially reassuring for the quirkily mercurial inventions of Boccherini. Yet du Pré most indelibly leaves her signature on the work that became her hallmark, Edward Elgar's E Minor Concerto, grafting a deeply personal level of expression onto the score's rich post-World War I melancholy. In the Schumann, du Pré makes an eloquently passionate protagonist. A similar sense of excitement is to be heard in Dvorák's Concerto--performed near the end of her career--above all in the flame of inspiration she evidently sparks from the orchestra in the serene close of its slow movement. This is a supremely rewarding collection for the beginner and aficionado alike. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Beutefully interpretted.......2007-04-04

Jacquline du Pres interprettation of some of the moast famous cello consertos is simply amasing. her music just flows with energy and abbowe all passion. she realy brings out the qaleties of the cello with intensety and softnes intertwined. music bursting with passion.

I THOUGHT I had heard these concertos,,,.......2007-04-04

UNTIL I was fortunate enough to have heard them performed by Jacqueline du Pre!!!
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Her superb playing, along with truly masterful
interpretative skills, just "comes pouring out of the speakers!"
Also, the orchestras were obviously truly inspired by these opportunities to perform and record with one of the greatest musicians of all time.
The sound quality is excellent, as is the separation and clarity of both the soloist's and orchestral performances. The overall dynanism is also top notch - I found I had to lower the volume substantially from my normal
system loudness levels.
I've enjoyed this set so much I'll probably wind up buying everything from Amazon that EMI has produced with Jacqueline du Pre's name on it!

Excellent Selection.......2007-02-27

The choice of concertos is excellent and the artistry of Jacqueline du Pre is exceptional. The Schumann and Saint-Saens works are truly beautiful.

The album is a fitting tribute to the tragic loss of an incredible young talent.

A sassy dame.......2007-02-20

I love this CD. It came extremely fast to NZ and a bonus too as I was expecting only one cd not three!
While Dvorak is currently my favourite, other composers featured here have been growing on me.
Never been a Cello devotee in the past, but I am enjoying this new phase of my musical listening.
The late Ms du Pre plays with vigor and assertiveness, yet manages to convey those moving and sublime moments when needed.
Most enjoyable. Thanky you

Pleasure to listen.......2006-02-23

This 3 cd pack plays daylong on the player. Great music, great artist.

Average customer rating: Why are you waiting? Chopin: Favorite Piano Works Chopin: Favorite Piano Works (London 2 CD) chopins Mazurkas REST FOR THIS WEARY SOUL

Chopin: Favorite Piano Works Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Ashkenazy, Vladimir | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes And Impromptus Beethoven: Favourite Piano Sonatas / Vladimir Ashkenazy Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces Liszt: Favourite Piano Works ASIN: B00000427J Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

1. Grande Valse brillante, op. 18
2. Fantaisie Imprpmptu, Op. 66
3. Nocturne In E flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2
4. Waltz In A Minor, Op 34 No. 2
5. Mazurka In D Major, Op. 33 No. 2
6. Scherzo In B Flat Minor.D Flat Major, Op. 31
7. Waltz In A flat Major, Op 69 No. 2
8. Nocturne In F Sharp Major, Op. 15 No. 2
9. Waltz In B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2
10. Ballade In G Minor, Op. 23
11. Mazurka In B Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1
12. Waltz In G Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 1
13. Nocturne In B Major, Op 32 No. 1
14. Polonaise In A Flat Major, Op. 53

Tracks:

1. Ballade No3 In A Flat Major Op.47
2. Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op. 45
3. Waltz In D Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 'Minute'
4. Waltz In C Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No.2
5. Etude In C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 'Revolutionary'
6. Etude In G Flat Major, Op.10 No.5 'Black Key'
7. Nocturne In F Minor, Op. 55 No.1
8. Polonaise In A Major, Op. 40 No. 1 'Military'
9. Barcarolle In F Sharp Major, Op. 60
10. Prelude In D Flat Major, Op.28 No. 15 'Raindrop'
11. Etude In A Minor, Op. 25 No. 11 'Winter Wind'
12. Etude In E Major, Op. 10 No. 3 'Tristesse'
13. Scherzo No.3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39

Customer Reviews:

Why are you waiting?.......2006-12-16

Ashkenazy is one of the titans of Chopin. Davidovich and Arrau are the other two. They're all you need. Get Davidovich for the concertos, (inlcuding the Krakowiak--Op 14), Arrau for the nocturnes and a few micscellaneous pieces. Ashkenazy handles everything else.

(Btw, Ashkenazy vs. Davidovich re. the impromptus is a toss up. But since the impromptus aren't on this disc, you can make that critical decision another time.)

Ashkenazy's scherzo #2 (op. 31) IS the best. Period. Other interpretations that your favorite classical music station may substitute are downright lame.

The rest are basically sublime. The first and 4th ballades will send shivers up your spine by Vlad's sheer technical ability. His artistry is second to none.

Chopin: Favorite Piano Works.......2006-07-25

An excellent complilation of Chopin works which includes 3 of the pieces I am currently learning. Definitely has encouraged me to improve my piano skills and allow me to better appreciate his style of music.

Chopin: Favorite Piano Works (London 2 CD).......2006-02-24

Beautifully done 2 CD of Chopin works. I've played it every weekend since I got it, loving every track. It's well performed and recorded, and is an excellent collection for anyone interested in Chopin or his adopted homeland of Poland. And, of course, you can't often go wrong with the London Label.

chopins Mazurkas.......2005-08-08

this is a wonderful collection of the mazurkas but Ashkenazy plays a lot of them too fast my music teacher played these with more pathos he seems like he cant get done fast enough with some of them some introductions should be slower with more feeling otherwise all the mazurkas i wanted are in this disc just wish i had got better artist like Claude Arrau

REST FOR THIS WEARY SOUL.......2005-03-09

On vinyl I owned Ashkenazy's complete recordings of Chopin's piano works. Prior to purchasing this CD of what I call "highlights from Vladimir's Chopin Recordings", I had not replaced them in this format. What a joy it is to hear Vladimir Ashkenazy play these works again. I'm reminded of how much I loved his playing of Chopin on vinyl looking forward to each "new release" with great anticipation. Being, what is referred to, as a "senior citizen" , Chopin's music means ever so much to me offering rest for this weary soul. Vladimir Ashkenazy's performances on these discs are first rate and ones I truly love. As a previous reviewer pointed out, this compellation is a bargain-great price, great music, great sound and great performances by a master of Chopin's music.

If you love Chopin, as I do, buy this recording it will sooth your soul as only great music can.

Average customer rating: Two-and-a-half hours of bliss not what i expected excellent guitar performances Essential Guitar... Lives up to its Name!

Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: 300 Years of Guitar Masterpieces Spanish Guitar Music Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar Art of Segovia Baroque Guitar ASIN: B000069KIT Release Date: 2002-08-13

Customer Reviews:

Two-and-a-half hours of bliss.......2007-04-04

This may be the best money I've ever spent. I got 2-1/2 hours of bliss for less than what I'd usually pay for one CD -- and you know how it is with music. You buy an album because of a song or two that you love, and you find that you like maybe half the songs on it. There's not a single selection in this one that I would've left out. It includes Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by Pepe Romero on the guitar with the Acadamy of St. Martin in the Fields. I needed to replace my old LP recording of that. But I also get 30 other classical compositions and traditional Spanish pieces, each special in its own way.

Have you ever heard music that you wanted to last forever, maybe even to dive inside and live there for a while, immersing yourself in sound? That's how I feel about this collection. The only problem I have with it is that I bought it thinking it might be nice to listen to while I write. Not so. It's terrible for that. I'll sit with my hands poised above the laptop keyboard, assuring myself I'll get some work done while I listen. The music takes hold and carries me away.

I'm not expert at describing this or any type of music. I just know what I love. You might too, if you enjoy classical or Spanish guitar -- unless you have absurd expectations about combining listening with work.

not what i expected.......2007-03-26

This CD for me was a waste of money. Its just not what i thought it would be. Others may enjoy it but for me..it wasnt what i was hoping to hear.

excellent guitar performances.......2006-07-27

Outstanding guitar performances. I gave it only 4 stars because I do not personally like some of the compositions.

Essential Guitar..........2005-07-26

Up until this collection, I'd never heard the "Cavatina" played in the Deer Hunter movie. After hearing it, I could play it all day and not tire of it! It moves me that much, considering that it's almost "not" a classical guitar selection. The rest of the music is first rate! Excellent playing, but the "Cavatina..."
Buy it and enjoy!!!!

Lives up to its Name!.......2005-06-10

If you only bought this double CD set, you'd have a good starter collection of classical guitar music. It includes most of the standards, as well as rarer pieces. In addition to the many solo pieces, there are several excerpts from orchestral works, with Rodrigo's indispensible Adagio from "Concierto de Aranjuez" topping the list. There are also several flamenco numbers included, complete with heel taps and castanets.

The recording quality is uniformly good, even on the tracks by Segovia. I don't know if they were remastered or recorded late in his career, but they're free of the surface noise present in so many of his recordings. The set clocks in at a generous 2 1/2 hours - one of the greatest deals in instrumental music; this is not a "bargain" quality set. Listen to the samples online - great stuff.

My only mild criticism is in the marketing. The advertising features John Williams and Julian Bream. Each contributes exactly one track. I would have enjoyed more pieces by them for stylistic comparison. But the less well-known (at least to guitar music neophytes like me) artists are every bit as good, and I intend to obtain more of their work.

Average customer rating: Wonderful, but not my first choice THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever... Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah

Mendelssohn: Elijah Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation Mendelssohn - Elijah / Terfel, Fleming, Bardon, Ainsley, Fulgoni, Paul Daniel Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) / Auger, Stilwell, Atlanta SO, Robert Shaw Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] ASIN: B0002XV31A Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
2. Overture
3. No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
4. No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
5. No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
6. No.4: If With All Your Hearts
7. No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
8. No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
9. No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
10. Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
11. No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
12. No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
13. No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
14. No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
15. No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
16. No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
17. No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
18. No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
19. No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
20. No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
21. No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
22. No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
23. No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

1. No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
2. No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
3. No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
4. No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
5. No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
6. No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
7. No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
8. No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
9. No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
10. No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
11. No.31: O Rest In The Lord
12. No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
13. No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
14. No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
15. No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
16. No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
17. No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
18. No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
19. No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
20. No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
21. No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
22. No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
23. No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!

Average customer rating: Wonderful, just shy of the magic created with Ozawa Dvorak: Cello Concerto / Rostropovich Rostropovich's legacy made through this recording Not the best version of the Dvorák concerto with Slava Amazingly beautiful music

Dvorák: Cello Concerto; Tchaikovsky / Karajan, Rostropovich, Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Great Recordings Of The Century - Beethoven: Triple Concerto; Brahms: Double Concerto / Oistrakh, Rostropovich, Richter Bach: Cello Suites Nos. 1-6 Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No1, Op107; Violin Concerto No1 (revised), Op99 Great Recordings Of The Century - Brahms: Violin Sonatas nos 1 - 3 / Perlman, Ashkenazy Dvorak: 3 Great Symphonies ASIN: B000001GQ8 Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Cello And Orchestra In B Minor, Op. 104: 1. Allegro
2. Concerto For Cello And Orchestra In B Minor, Op. 104: 2. Adagio ma non troppo
3. Concerto For Cello And Orchestra In B Minor, Op. 104: 3. Finale: Allegro moderato
4. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Moderato quasi Andante
5. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Tema. Moderato semplice
6. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione I. Tempo del Tema
7. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione II. Tempo del Tema
8. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione III. Andante sostenuto
9. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione IV. Andante grazioso
10. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione V. Allegro moderato
11. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione VI. Andante
12. Variations On A Rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 33: Variazione VII. Allegro vivo

Amazon.com essential recording

Mstislav Rostropovich is the world's greatest cellist, and he has actually made at least five recordings of this greatest of all cello concertos. I have a certain preference for his later version, with Seiji Ozawa and the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Erato. This version has long been a prime recommendation, and in this new remastering at mid-price, it's an even better deal now. Herbert von Karajan accompanies with his usual expertise, and the Tchaikovsky performance is quite simply the finest around. This concerto is one of those pieces of which you'll want to have five or six copies. Just make sure this is one of them. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, just shy of the magic created with Ozawa.......2007-06-06

This is, undoubtedly, the reference recording of the Rococo Variations. However, the concerto is more a matter of taste. This has long been the reference edition of the concerto and rightfully so - Karajan and Rostropovich create magic in this recording. Rostropovich brings his typical expertise to the music and Karajan follows suite with a warm, sensitive accompaniment. Still, I have a particular preference for the Ozawa/Boston Symphony performance on Erato. Rostropovich does the seemingly impossible by mustering even more energy for that performance, building a first movement that cannot be bettered. The finale hangs fire while the slow central movement finds the introspective Rostropovich delivering an interpretation of touching beauty. The timbral qualities of the Boston Symphony are more suited to this music, free from the heavy, creamy sound typical of Karajan's Berlin Philharmonic. It's nit-picky, and the Rococo Variations under Ozawa aren't quite as fun, but for the concerto, stick with the digital Erato recording.

Dvorak: Cello Concerto / Rostropovich.......2007-05-13

No one has ever matched Rostropovich's rendition of the Dvorak Cello Concerto. It is an immense treasure in the cello literature. Naturally, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Karajan completes this outstanding recording.

Rostropovich's legacy made through this recording.......2007-05-01

Along with the old mono recording of the Shostakovich Concerto No. 1 released in 1959 shortly after the concerto was written, this recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto, released in 1969, is what essentially created the Rostropovich legend. It was only one of two cello concerto recordings to make Gramophone magaziens reader list of top 100 recordings of the 20th century.

In that regard, it was the only recording I voted for in the Gramophone poll that was represented in the top 100 recordings of the 20th century (the top recording was Solti's Ring followed by Elgar's cello concerto from DuPre, something only a Brit would think of as one of the two best recordings of the 20th century.)

Both conductor (Karajan) and soloist were reaching the peak of their existence after this legendary recording arrived. Having heard the soloists on a number of poorly recorded Soviet LPs of the St. Saens, Dvorak and other concerti (Rostropovich disdained the Elgar), this recording, which was one of the most technically advanced of its era, showed everyone why this cellist was an artist to reckon.

What Rostropovich and DG engineers exposed in 1969 (when DG was still called DGG) was his stupendous technique and the volume of sound he could create using only the solo instrument. Yes, miking and recordings technology had something to do with this, but anyone that knew Rostropovich or heard him play in concert would attest that his sound was bigger than anyone else's. A cellist once explained to me that this was probably the result of the strings he chose, which would have the greatest alteration on sound.

Needless to say, that sound still bursts forth in this recording, which will soon pass onto its fourth decade. For years it was universally selected as the top recommendation in this repertoire above players like Gendron, Fournier, Piatagorsky, Rose, Tortelier and even the more legendary Casals. No one had ever heard a sound like this cellist made, which was even more enhanced by his elegaic playing in the Tchaikovsky variations that accompany the concerto.

Karajan, too, was still in ascension in the 1960s. His position in Europe was similar to Leonard Bernstein's role in North America, where the two kingpins regularly jet setted around the world to enterain audiences in London, Vienna, New York and Berlin. This is clearly one of the greatest recordings ever made and nothing that has happened since will diminish that. If you want to hear what made Rostropovish famous worldwide, buy this recording.

Not the best version of the Dvorák concerto with Slava.......2007-03-02

Review of the Dvorák concerto only.

This could have been the one of the best recordings of Dvorak's cello concerto available, if the conductor had been replaced. Despite his reputation, Karajan is - as too often is the case - the wrong man for conducting a demanding, powerful, lyrical masterpiece. The orchestra is excellent and Slava's concentrated and beautiful playing is of course impeccable - five stars and beyond for that - but Karajan's clinical "Blitzkrieg" approach prevents the lyrical humanism of this music to blossom. Perhaps the man never could stop thinking about how to eventually realize his seriously distorted ideological convictions - and thus he could never become really involved in the true humanism of music. In fact, comparing this version with Slava's other stereo recordings (i.e., with Boult, Giulini, and Ozawa) of this work suggests that the cellist could not really develop his deep understanding during these sessions. Karajan's streamlined, bandwagon view of music and Slava's lyrical humanism seem to belong to different worlds.

Now, as already indicated, there is a bunch of other recordings with Slava and the Dvorák concerto. We have three other stereo recordings, one with Boult (Testament), one with Giulini (EMI) and one with Ozawa (Erato). Furter, there are four mono recordings: with Khaikin (Revelation or Yedang); with Talich (Supraphon), which was Slava's first recording of the concerto. Finally, there is the famous 1968 concert with Svetlanov (BBC Legends) and a broadcats concerto with Ancerl in Toronto (Tahra).

How does the present recording stand in comparison with these other recordings? The performance with Carlo Maria Giulini and London Philharmonic Orchestra (EMI) is good but not great, but the recording quality is outstanding. Ozawa's interpretation (Erato), which came even later, also in stereo, is not entirely convincing, lacking in Bohemian temperament, but the recording and playing are fine here too. Finally, the early Boult (Testament) is an excellent, warm, and structured interpretation, but in vintage stereo sound. But it should not be left out for that reason. We get a different perspective from Boult, less "passionate" and more structured, so to speak. In fact, I hold the Boult recording to be the best of all Slava's performances, stereo or mono. In contrast to the present account, where the stiff and stylish accompaniment don't fit the cellist's vision, that powerful performance will move you to tears and blow your mind.

But the studio mono recordings with Khaikin and Talich are also both of great interest. But in my view, Slava's first recording with Talich holds a special place, because both playing and interpretation are first class. The interpretation is far more controlled than Giulini's more lyrical approach, and avoids von Karajan's extremes. Yes, it is a mono recording, but that's fine with me. Khaikin's recording is very fine too, even if it is not as convincing as Talich's.

Finally, the two live mono recordings - Svetlanov and Ancerl - are also very memorable. But of these two, I rank Ancerl before Svetlanov, because of the former's superb grasp of the score.

In sum, I rank the Slava-Dvorák recordings, that I am familiar with, as follows: I. Boult, 2. Talich, 3. Ancerl, 4. Svetlanov, 5. Khaikin, 6. Giulini, 7. Ozawa, 9. Karajan.

In sum, this recording doesn't replace Boult's, which offers a more tautly structured approach, not as "overblown" as von Karajan's, Giulini's, and Ozawa's. But check Slava/Talich and Slava/Ancerl if you look for two other great Slava interpretations. And then there are of course other great cellists to consider, in both stereo and in mono: Fournier (DG, stereo), and Casals (Naxos, EMI, Dutton - mono). My advice is that you should have at least one of these too.

(Karajan's fanatical admirers will not appreciate this review. But my advice to you is to try other recordings - there is a world beyond von Karajan.)

Amazingly beautiful music.......2006-12-06

This is a lovely piece of music. Really. You listen to this, and it's like, WOW. That's just beautiful. Because it really is. The cello part is nice and pretty, and like almost all Dvorak, it's exciting and bold. Dvorak has a very distinct style, and quite frankly, he's extremely talented. His music, including this, is wonderful. It starts out sort of quieter, and then you get slammed with something that just takes your breath away. How often can you actually say that about music?

The thing is, I like this piece of music. I like the sound. It's things like these that make me adore Dvorak, because there's just so much feeling and intensity. There's a sort of quality that just makes me love it. And I'm sure you'll love it too, is the thing.

So getting the general music out of the way, the playing here is also incredible. The sound quality is surprisingly good and the music sounds great. Every sudden burst of volume is powerful and pretty at the same time. Rostropovich plays really well and everything is just so nice.

The Tchaikovsky is also very nice. It's a nice little bonus alongside the main gem that is the cello concerto. With this wonderful recording and playing, the price shouldn't even matter, though I guess that it only helps that this is surprisingly cheap. It's a superb deal that I recommend whole-heartedly. It's a great CD that can be listened to at any time.

Buy it!

Average customer rating: High praise for Perlman and Barinboim Mozart at its best Wonderful to re-listen to these works. Simply Amazing! Perlman and Barenboim

Mozart: The Violin Sonatas Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Perlman, Itzhak | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Piano Sonatas Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas Mozart: Violin Concertos Mozart: Complete String Trios & Duos Mozart: The Six String Quintets ASIN: B00004SA87 Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Sonata In G Major K. 301
2. Sonata In E Flat Major K. 302
3. Sonata In C Major K. 303
4. Sonata In A Major K. 305
5. Sonata In C Major K. 296
6. Sonata In E Minor K. 304
7. Sonata In D Major K. 306
8. Sonata In B Flat Major K. 378
9. Sonata In G Major K.379
10. Sonata In F Major K. 376
11. Sonata In E Flat Major K. 380
12. Sonata In B Flat Major K. 454
13. Sonata In E Flat Major K. 481
14. Sonata In A Major K. 526
15. Sonata In F Major K. 547

Customer Reviews:

High praise for Perlman and Barinboim.......2007-01-12

Best four CD's in my collection. Great material and wonderful performanc.!

Mozart at its best.......2006-08-28

This CD is an excellent introduction to Mozart's violin sonata's. Both artists are superb and play so very well together. I would highly recommend it.

Wonderful to re-listen to these works. .......2006-01-17

Many years ago, I owned, on vinyl, Mozart's Violin Sonatas. I don't remember the artists; however, I DO remember enjoying them immensely. Therefore, when the opportunity came with this recording to restore the complete Violin Sonatas by Mozart to my CD collection, I "jumped" at the chance. After all, this is Mozart's two-hundredth fifieth birthday; plus the recording is at a ridiculously low price, and MOST OF ALL, the recording features the esteemed musical team of Perlman and Barenboim--WHAT could be better than that? Please be advised, that my expectations have been fully realized and in actuality, they have been surpassed-the music is far more beautiful than I remember with Perlman and Barenboim making an exquisite musical team playing Mozart's gorgeous Violin Sonatas beautifully and sensitively!

If you love Mozart and want to hear some beautiful works played by masters of their respective instruments(at an unbelievable price) buy this CD collection. You will love it! The sound is great too belying the age of the recordings. They sound, to me, as if they were recorded very recently. In other words, great transfers to the CD format!

Simply Amazing!.......2005-04-10

This is a simply amazing recording. I was actually first introduced to some of these pieces that had been transcribed into clarinet duets. They are excellent for that medium, but they are absolutely brilliant in their original form as violin sonatas!

Perlman's playing is wonderful. At times it seems (to my untrained ear) that he may use a bit too much vibrato (or perhaps it's just too fast), though I'm not familiar with classical violin playing conventions, so this may be the proper way. Nonetheless, his tone is still rich and full and his technique is flawless. The pianist's playing is clear and accurate, and the two musicians make a perfect team (both technically and stylistically).

I'm not quite sure how these pieces fit into Mozarts body of work (stylistically, chronologically), but to me, they seem to have a youthful energy and vibrance that I've not heard in his later clarinet works. You will really enjoy them!

Perlman and Barenboim.......2005-03-17

...are incredible. I'm sure there is no one that would oppose this statement about Itzhak Perlman, but some say that Barenboim Beethovenizes Mozart. As a pianist myself, I strongly disagree. These recordings are very good. Sound quality is very nice. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Super Chamber Music Great Schubert, but add some schmaltz please! Brendel displaying his greatness little music Good. But...just good.

Schubert: The Complete Impromptus Franz Schubert , and Alfred Brendel Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Impromptus | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Franz Schubert: Complete Trios Schubert: Impromptus For Piano Schubert: 8 Symphonies Brahms: Works for Solo Piano ASIN: B0000041MS Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

1. Impromptus, D.899: No. 1 In C Minor
2. Impromptus, D.899: No. 2 In E-Flat
3. Impromptus, D.899: No. 1 In G-Flat
4. Impromptus, D.899: No. 4 In A-Flat
5. Impromptus. D.935: No. 1 In F Minor
6. Impromptus. D.935: No. 2 In A-Flat
7. Impromptus. D.935: No. 3 In B-Flat
8. Impromptus. D.935: No. 3 In B-Flat
9. 16 German Dances, D.783: Deutsche Tanze - Danses allemandes

Tracks:

1. 3 Klavierstucke (Impropmtus), D. 946: No. 1 In E-Flat Minor
2. 3 Klavierstucke (Impropmtus), D. 946: No. 2 In E-Flat
3. 3 Klavierstucke (Impropmtus), D. 946: No. 3 In C Major
4. 6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780: No. 1 in C - Moderato
5. 6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780: No.2 In A-Flat - Andantino
6. 6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780: No. 3 - In F Minor - Allegro moderato
7. 6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780: No. 4 In C-Sharp Minor - Moderato
8. 6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780: No. 5 In F Minor - Allegro vivace
9. 6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780: No. 6 In A-Flat - Allegretto
10. 12 German Dances, D. 790: Deutsche Tanze - Danses Allemandes

Customer Reviews:

Super Chamber Music.......2007-05-31

As I was listening to this while gardening, I forgot for a moment that I was listening to Schubert, and thought 'My, what good Chopin this is!'. Well, I caught myself and realized my little slip revealed the fact that even though solo piano may not have been Schubert's strongest suit, he still managed to do it as well or better than the great classic Mr. Piano Man himself. This is an excellent bargain package with two CD's for the price of one and a complete set of a major composer's genre. I'm not a student of piano style, but Alfred Brendel seems to realize these in a better than workmanlike fashion. He may not be Murray Perahia, but he's no slouch.

Great Schubert, but add some schmaltz please!.......2007-03-18

I was greatly disappointed with my reaction to these CDs. There is nothing specific that I can say against the CDs, but....I was completely and totally uninvolved. I tried multiple listening, but it did not help. I was standing outside the music, and was examining it like I would an ant under the microscope. I know it is not my reaction to Schubert's impromptus, simply because I just adored them when I heard them performed by Krystian Zimerman.
The only thing I figured out is that Mr. Brendel was just too elegant and detached here for my taste. To use a metaphor, he was as elegant as a black cocktail dress, while a dress with some frills, colors, lace, and something soft would have been more appropriate here, I felt. In my view, even some schmaltz would be welcome here.
I guess it all depends on how you would be affected by this CD, so I do encourage you to try it!

Brendel displaying his greatness.......2007-02-05

I've always heard Brendel was a great interpreter of Beethoven, but have not heard his recordings before this work of Schubert. Brendel is an amazing pianist, and Schubert an inspiring composer. Some say this work by Brendel doesn't bring out the fullness of Schubert, but if this isn't one of the best recordings of Schubert, I'll eat my hat.

little music.......2007-01-02

Franz Schubert's piano impromptus are not big music.

Not only are the pieces relatively brief, but the absence of instruments other than solo piano and the evasion of bombast by Schubert altogether make these compositions small music.

But small is beautiful.

Alfred Brendel is at his understated best in his mastery of this genre. Lovers of the keyboard already know that Brendel can flow with Beethovian grandeur together with the best of them. He approaches Schubert's Impromptus, Deutsche Tanze, and Moment Musicaux as an artist with nothing to prove. The result is a pure reading of Schubert that leaves one savoring the music rather than the performer. That's a nice result that credits rather than demeans the pianist.

The Philips Classic ('Duo') series is at its usual peak form for quality, price, and therefore value.

Good. But...just good........2005-12-21

Schubert is my favourite composer, and I regard the impromptus as one of the most aesthetically pleasing of his piano works. I personally have played the D.899 pieces, and I find them very simple to play, they are not by any means technically demanding. But to play them well is in fact extremely difficult.

Control of speed and pressure on the keys is critical in every piece, especially no.3 and no.4 in D.899.

With that said, Brendel's playing is very straightforward and textbook to the very core essentials. The playing is very clean, and his tempo is well under control. However, that's where it ends, as he doesn't bring the liveliness into these works of beauty. Schubert sounds nothing more than a . If you want the music itself without any passion, then this is the album to get. Sound quality is excellent.

The best schubert impromptus I have heard thus far is from Murray Perahia and Radu Lupu. Of the two, I prefer Murray Perahia's. His playing really defines Schubert as a composer - the emotional output is all there, in every note, every phrase. There is not a single part in any of the impromptus where it can be considered dull. Listen to his recording and you will see what I mean. Radu Lupu tends to put more emphasis on the lyrical qualities of these pieces by using strong vibrato. If you really want something out of this world, then try Mitsuko Uchida's version, which is the complete opposite of Brendel, with erratic playing (much like her own personality).

-Sail

Average customer rating: An Outstanding Collection Gorgeous playing, beautiful pieces.

Itzhak Perlman - A la carte / Lawrence Foster Jules Massenet , Sergey Rachmaninov , Pablo de Sarasate , Alexander Glazunov , Fritz Kreisler , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Henryk Wieniawski , Lawrence Foster , Itzhak Perlman , and The Abbey Road Ensemble Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sarasate | Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Perlman, Itzhak | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Perlman, Itzhak | ( P ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Itzhak Perlman's Greatest Hits Itzhak Perlman's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Ithzak Perlman: Encores Itzhak Perlman - Greatest Hits ~ "Carmen" Fantasy · Havanaise · Poème · and more Cinema Serenade ASIN: B000002RVH Release Date: 1996-03-12

Tracks:

1. Meditation (Thais)
2. Mazurka-Obereque: Mazurka - Obereque
3. Vocalise, Op.34, No.14
4. Zigeunerweisen, Op.20
5. Fantasy On Russian Themes
6. Meditation, Op.32
7. Scherzo, Op. 42 No. 2
8. Legende, Op.17
9. The Old Refrain
10. Introduction & Tarantelle, Op. 43
11. Schon Rosmarin

Customer Reviews:

An Outstanding Collection.......2002-02-12

Here is Perlman at the top of his game- performing short Romantic and turn-of-the-century gems. Perlman has always seemed to revel in this specific era in classical music. From Glazunov's fiery Mazurka, to Pablo de Sarasate's virtuosic jaunt, to the simple, romatic charm of Kreisler's "Schon Rosmarin", Itzhak Perlman and the Abbey Road Ensemble deliver with graceful mastery. I've never heard Massenet's Meditations from "Thais" performed with more passion and elegance.
A lot of violinists, myself included, feel that Perlman has had a rather inconsistent recording career, and A La Carte should be impressive and refreshing for his critics. The exceptional sound quality of this recording makes it a very involving experience and great addition to any audiophile's collection. I never tire of this album, and it is a mainstay and a favorite in my collection. I recommend it 100%.

Gorgeous playing, beautiful pieces........1998-10-29

This collection of rarely performed pieces is a fantastic record. Perlman's playing, as usual, is a feast for the ears. The lush accompaniment is equally beautiful. The pieces are accessible to the classical connoisseur as well as the novice. This is the perfect album for a winter afternoon around the house.

Average customer rating: Not just a Mix Tape

Fabriclive.33 Spank Rock Manufacturer: Fabric ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fabriclive.24 YoYoYoYoYo Sound of Silver Bmore Gutter Music Fabriclive.32 ASIN: B000LC57Y6 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. The Breaks/Kurtis Blow
3. Let's Make Love and Listen to Death from Above (Spank Rock Remix)/CSS
4. Nazis (Justice Mix)/Mr Oizo
5. The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight/Dominatrix
6. Bostich/Yello
7. Bongo Song/Zongamin
8. I'm Ready/Kano
9. Technologic/Daft Punk
10. A Bit Patchy/Switch
11. Do you love me/The Contours
12. Drop the Pressure/Mylo
13. Owner of a Lonely Heart/Yes
14. Dudun Dun/Para One
15. Myself (XXXChange Remix)/Best Fwends
16. Good Man/KW Griff
17. Hot Chick (Feadz Edit)/Uffie
18. Orange Alert (DFA Remix)/Metro Area
19. Love On a Real Train/Tangerine Dream
20. Hustler/Simian Mobile Disco
21. Talking in Your Sleep/The Romantics
22. Wordy Rappinghood (The Playgroup Remix)/Chicks on Speed
23. Melo Do Tabacco (XXXChange Remix with the Ford Granada)/Bonde Do Role
24. Stock Exchange/Miss Kitten and The Hacker
25. Hustlin'/Rick Ross
26. Over and Over (Maurice Fulton Remix)/Hot Chip
27. I.C. Love Affair/Gaz Nevada
28. Love to the World/L.T.D.
29. Outro

Customer Reviews:

Not just a Mix Tape.......2007-07-18

So like I kept holding off on this one because it looked like another mix tape. Club shenanigans and all that. And while that may be so to a point, the album is the JAM. Spank himself drops lyrics on a couple songs with the ferocity of my old man dropping the kids off at the pool (Drop the Pressure and the 80s classic Talking In Your Sleep). Couple that with a tight selection of sparkling songs from the fast few decades plus guest spots by Amanda and Pase (Lindsay Lohan's Revenge anybody?). Take this to any party, play it front to back and watch the rocks go off.

Not to be missed. Not to be missed.

Average customer rating: Tchaikovsky and Tchai Teatime...or otherwise. Tchaikovsky's Dreamier Music: A Soothing Album Beautiful Tchaikovsky's Most Enchanting Tunes

Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Beethoven for Book Lovers: An Intimate Companion for Reading Bach for Breakfast Chopin and Champagne: Set Your Mood for Romance Debussy for Daydreaming: Music to Caress Your Innermost Thoughts Baroque at Bathtime: A Relaxing Serenade to Wash Your Cares Away ASIN: B0000041FC Release Date: 1996-06-11

Tracks:

1. String Quartet No. 1 In D: Andante Cantabile
2. Swan Lake: Odette And The Prince (Act II)
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Minor: Andantino
4. Swan Lake: Pas de deux (Act III)
5. The Sleeping Beauty: Panorama (Act II)
6. Violin Concerto In D: Canzonetta (Andante)
7. The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
8. The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Coffee Dance
9. The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Tea Dance
10. The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Dance Of The Reed-pipes
11. Rococco Variations: Final variation
12. Piano Trio In A Minor: Andante con moto
13. Piano Trio In A Minor: Variation I. L'istesso tempo
14. Piano Trio In A Minor: Variation IX. Andante flebile, ma non tanto
15. Piano Trio In A Minor: Variation XI. Moderato
16. The Sleeping Beauty: Vision Of Aurora
17. Serenade For Strings In C: Elegie: Larghtto elegiaco

Customer Reviews:

Tchaikovsky and Tchai.......2006-07-17

I wondered what do Tchaikovsky and Tea have in common, and then I remembered that in many countries across the world - the word for tea is "tchai". That aside, yes, this is a refreshing blend of music, perfect for tea time - relaxing and reviving at the same time, and quite a bit dreamy.

Teatime...or otherwise........2005-11-02

I've owned this for years & play it often. It IS perfect for teatime, as it makes pleasant background music which you can talk over....but is also great w/volume up in car w/it's rambunctious side and incredible instrumentation. A really nice blend of Tchaikovsky's pieces.

Tchaikovsky's Dreamier Music: A Soothing Album.......2005-07-31

"Set your Life to Classical Music" is a fine album series that feature beautiful classical music for background music of any occasion- weddings, barbecues, breakfast, beauty sleep, bathtime, reading a book, romantic dinner, massages you name it. And indeed many classical pieces are perfectly therapeutic sessions in themselves. This album features the more intimate-sounding, soulful, sweet and relaxing tunes of Tchaikovsky. He did compose heavier and more dramatically intense music- his later symphonies, his Overtures and operas. But here we hear no Russian fire or harshness. Instead we are treated to the charming Mozartian style works of the Roccoco Variations and the Piano Trios. The disc also features the Andantino from his Piano Concerto No. 1 - and that piece is almost a Chopin Nocturne, with beautiful soft rubato and dream-like qualities. Included here is also the Pas De Deux and Odette and Siegfried theme from his ballet Swan Lake, lilting and graceful as the dancers movements themselves. The dance divertissements from Nutcracker round out the ballet segments with charming allure. The melancholy String Quartet and Serenade For Strings is here as well and not to mention the beautiful, wistful excerpts from the ballet Sleeping Beauty, his greatest ballet. The Panorama and Vision of Aurora played with delicate strings and sublime technicality. This is indeed a "refreshing blend for body and spirit" and is in fact perfect to listen to while drinking tea cosnidering you drink tea. I have tried it and believe me the experience is very soothing and refreshing. Try putting this on in your miniature CD player with headphones, then go out into an outdoor, natural environment, a park or a backyard garden or patio, and drink tea or read a book and you will find this is a fine companion.

Beautiful.......2003-08-25

One of the best aspects of Tchiakovsky's music is the ocnsistency: he just DIDN'T compose any bad pieces. And with such consistency, you can compile a CD such as this.
THis CD gives you a proper taste of Tchaikovsky's style, and is a very nice sampler of some of his most famous works. This CD lacks some of his more energetically volatile works, but it thus lives up to its title. It is extremely relaxing, and soothes you as you listen to it. The works are melodic, and the orchestras and soloists are superb, especially in the Serenade and the Rococco Variations. I highly recommend this CD for anyone, even if you aren't a huge classical music fan.

Tchaikovsky's Most Enchanting Tunes.......2000-08-19

Like the title suggest, a good companion for tea time. Or any time. The music of Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky is beautiful, lyrical and full of a grace and charm that parallels to Mozart's. A great collection of music by the legendary Russian composer. He had a gift for making music in a style that did not sway away from Russian folk music but that added a Classical perfection, or better yet a Romantic mastership. Who can forget the Sleeping Beauty suite. Here is the Panorama scene.. gorgeous music. I recommend the entire ballet score. The Nutcraker and Swan Lake are also here. The Piano concerto no. 1 in B, Andante Cantibile and so much more. I garauntee any listener satisfaction.

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