Moscou [Import]

Product Description
2005 Studio Release from the French Pop Singer. The 14 Great Tracks Feature Sporadic Guest Appearances by Carla Bruni, Camille and Mely Ruben.

Moscou,Jean-Louis Murat,EMI,World Music

Average customer rating: dazzling playing

Menuhin Plays Bazzini, Bloch, Dinicu, Granados, Kreisler, Moszkowski and Others Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bloch | Bloch, Ernest | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | 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 Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach: Violin Concertos; Chaconne Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin Michael Rabin: The Early Years Great Recordings Of The Century - Beethoven; Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos / Furtwangler, Menuhin Mozart Violin Concerto / Brahms Violin Concerto etc. / Nathan Milstein (EMI Classic Archive 13) ASIN: B000005GT1 Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

1. Caprice Basque, Op.24
2. Danzas Espanolas, No.1, Op.21: No.1 Malaguena - Yehudi Menuhin/Hendrik Endt
3. Danzas Espanolas, No.2, Op.21: No.2 Habanera
4. Danzas Espanolas, No.3, Op.22: No.1 Romanza Andaluza
5. Danzas Espanolas, No.6, Op.23: No.2 Zapateado
6. La Ronde Des Lutins: Scherzo Fantastique, Op.25
7. Caprice Viennois, Op.2
8. Tambourin Chinois, Op.3
9. Schon Rosmarin
10. Praeludium & Allegro In The Style Of Pugnani
11. 'La Chasse' In The Style Of Cartier
12. Sicilienne & Rigaudon In The Style Of Francoeur - Yehudi Menuhin/Artur Balsam
13. Recitative & Scherzo-Caprice, Op.6 (Unaccompanied) - Yehudi Menuhin
14. 12 Danzas Espanolas, Op.37, No.5: Andaluza (Playera) - Yehudi Menuhin/Ferguson Webster
15. Perpetuum Mobile (Con Caprice, Op.5, No.4) - Yehudi Menuhin/Hubert Gieson
16. Hora Staccato - Yehudi Menuhin/Hendrik Endt
17. 'Abodah' (God's Worship) - Yehudi Menuhin/Hendrik Endt
18. Souvenir De Moscou, Op.6 (Vars On Two Russian Folksongs)
19. Guitarre, Op.45, No.2 - Yehudi Menuhin/Artur Balsam
20. The Tsar's Bride: The Song Of The Bride - Yehudi Menuhin/Hubert Gieson
21. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan: The Flight Of The Bumble-bee - Yehudi Menuhin/Artur Balsam

Customer Reviews:

dazzling playing.......2003-07-06

this cd gives a very well impression about the incredible facility of Menuhin's technique in his youth. Not yet hampered with his bow arm problems that he had in his career since the forty's, one is aware of a natural talent who could perform this pieces without any difficulty. Although coordination and intonation are not always of a Heifetz-like perfection, it is incredibly exciting. The oldest records on this cd were made when he was just 11 years old, and it is interesting to hear what happened in the years after. For example: his playing at the age of 18/19 is much much more powerful than the first records he made, his vibrato is always very much faster, (it was sometimes quite slow when he was 11,) altough he developed a slight tendency to force a litte bit with his tone production. But the overall picture is that of playing of a huge huge talent, which'll seldom be equalled

Average customer rating: Delightful collection

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Tracks:

1. Sicilienne
2. Rondo, K. 250
3. Mdie
4. Danza espanola No. 5: Danza espanola No. 5 'Andaluza'
5. Schosmarin
6. Liebesleid
7. Liebesfreud
8. Allegro
9. Siciliano, Op. 3, No. 11: Siciliano, Op. 3, No. 11, RV 565
10. Tambourin
11. Minuet In G, WoO 10 No. 2
12. Ava Maria, Op. 52, No. 6
13. Humoresque In G Flat, Op. 101 No. 7
14. Mtation de Tha
15. Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6
16. Largo
17. Rondino On A Theme Of Beethoven
18. Andantino In The Style Of Padre Martini
19. La Capricieuse
20. Apres un reve, Op. 7 No. 1
21. Tango, Op. 165 No. 2
22. Valse triste
23. Estrellita
24. Nocturne, Op. 51 No. 3

Tracks:

1. Andantino
2. Standchen, D. 957, No. 4: Serenade
3. Divertimento In D, K. 334: Menuet
4. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: Scenes d'enfants, No. 7 Traumerei
5. Sonatine In G, Op. 100: Larghetto
6. Ave Maria: Meditation sur le 1er prelude de J.S. Bach
7. Sonata No. 12 In E Minor: Sonata No. 12 In E Minor, Op. 3, No. 6
8. Songs My Mother Taught Me: Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op. 3, No. 6
9. Souvenir de Moscou: Souvenir de Moscou, Op. 6
10. Piece en forme de habanera
11. Zigeunerseisen, Op. 20, No. 1: Airs bohemiens
12. Allegro
13. Les berceaux: Les berceaux, Op. 23, No. 1
14. Tzigane
15. Baal shem: Nigun
16. Adagio

Customer Reviews:

Delightful collection.......2001-03-25

A delightful collection of shorter works for violin with piano accompaniment, some of them extremely familiar, others less so, but with Grumiaux's lyrical style (not flamboyant like Perlman's, but graceful and beautiful in an understated way), and fine accompaniment, the music on these 2 CDs is consistently excellent and can be listened to either consecutively or just a few pieces at a time. Well worth having.

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20 Great Violinists play 20 Masterpieces Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bruch | Bruch, Max | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Reger, Max | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sarasate | Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Scriabin, Alexander | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tartini | Tartini, Giuseppe | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | 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 | Reger, Max | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Scriabin, Alexander | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fritz Kreisler Plays Kreisler ASIN: B000000WOZ Release Date: 1995-02-07

Tracks:

1. Liebesfreud - Fritz Kreisler
2. Nocturne in D flat - Mischa Elman
3. Kol Nidrei, Op.47 - Bronislaw Huberman
4. Son No.1: Adagio - Nathan Milstein
5. Orfeo: Melodie - Ginette Neveu
6. Hungarian Dance No.1 - Leopold Auer
7. Son No.5: Prld - Adolf Busch
8. Souvenir - Franz Drdla
9. Ser - Georges Enescu
10. Souvenir De Moscou, Op.6 - Jan Kubelick
11. Son No.14 - Carl Flesch
12. Caprice, Op.1/24 - Jascha Heifetz
13. Son, Op.91: Andante Sostenuto - Georg Kulenkampff
14. Burleska, Op.17/4 - Ruggiero Ricci
15. Tartini's Var On Corelli - Alfredo Campoli
16. Nocturne No.1 - David Oistrakh
17. Tzigane - Zino Francescatti
18. Bourree - Joseph Joachim
19. Obertass, Op.19/1 - Eugene Ysaye
20. Zigeunerweisen: Finale - Pablo De Sarasate

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Charles Tournemire: Symphonies Nos, 3 and 8 Charles Tournemire , Antonio de Almeida , and Moscow Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: Marco Polo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | 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: Charles Tournemire: Symphonie No. 6 Charles Tournemire: Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4 Charles Tournemire: The Last Symphonic Organ Works Kenneth Leighton: Sacred Choral Music York Bowen: Violin Concerto; Piano Concerto ASIN: B00000464Y Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

1. Bien Modere - Natalia Malina
2. Avec Du Mouvement - Natalia Malina
3. Les Cloches De Moscou: Lentement - Natalia Malina
4. Assez Modere-Avec Assez De Mouvement - Natalia Malina
5. Lento - Antonio De Almeida
6. Assez Vif - Antonio De Almeida
7. Assez Vif - Antonio De Almeida
8. Allegro - Antonio De Almeida
9. Lento - Antonio De Almeida

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Tournemire's lusciously Romantic Third Symphony is so gorgeous that listeners would be shocked to learn that it was, until a couple of years ago, totally unknown. The music, as the title indicates, evokes the composer's experience of a trip to Russia, and particularly the impression made on him by the music of the Orthodox Church and the city of Moscow's magnificent bells. Tournemire even quotes some of the same themes found in the finale of Rachmaninoff's second suite for two pianos--a "Russian Easter" piece. The Eighth Symphony is a tribute by the composer to his late wife, and the title refers more to the certainty of an afterlife than to some sort of fatalistic or apocalyptic vision. Both works deserve the widest currency, and the Third Symphony in particular will knock your socks off. --David Hurwitz

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This amazing collection of early violinists comes from the dawn of recorded history. Some, like the headliners mentioned in the artist listing, may be still well remembered (all three were also fine composers). Some are extremely obscure. But anyone seriously interested in the history of the violin will want to hear this collection. Joachim, who inspired Brahms and other composers, was a faded performer by 1903, but a powerful personality still comes through. Sarasate, still in his prime in the same year, is simply one of the most impressive violin virtuosi who ever recorded. Both musicians' recordings are presented complete. Others in the collection include Kreisler, Thibaud, Kubelik, Szigeti (very early, in uncharacteristic dazzling performances of Hungarian showpieces), and many lesser celebrities, most impressive among them Franz von Vécsey. Although there are similar collections available, the sound quality on this set makes it far preferable to the others. You can actually hear what is going on clearly, with minimal surface noise, even in the 1900 sides! Tully Potter's intelligent program notes are another worthwhile bonus. --Leslie Gerber

Average customer rating: Mediocre

Wieniawski: Violin Showpieces H. Wieniawski , Marat Bisengaliev , and John Lenehan Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wieniawski: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Wieniawski: Virtuoso Music for Violin Wieniawski: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Vieuxtemps: Violin Concertos Nos. 5, 6 & 7 Lehár: Waltzes ASIN: B0000013XK Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

1. Souvenir de Moscou, Op.6
2. Capriccio-valse in E, Op.7
3. Variations on an original theme, Op.15
4. Polonaise brillante, Op.4
5. Le carnaval russe, Op.11
6. Gigue in e, Op.23
7. Saltarello
8. Mazurka Op.19, No.2, Village Fiddler
9. Mazurka Op.19, No.1, Obertass
10. Mazurka Op.12, No.2, Polish Song
11. Mazurka, Kujawiak
12. Legende, Op.17
13. Scherzo-tarantelle, Op.16

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The violin showpieces of Wieniawski still turn up sometimes as encores, but there are few discs devoted entirely to them. They're fun. Wieniawski (1835-1880) must have been a brilliant violinist to write so well for the instrument, and he came up with some very catchy tunes and never pushed them too far. Marat Bisengaliev, who comes from Kazakhstan, is a very elegant violinist with a seamless technique. He plays these pieces for their musical value instead of showing off his zippy fingers. Since some of these works were meant for showing off, though, this lovely disc isn't the ultimate Wieniawski collection, but it will do until that is recorded. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Mediocre.......2003-02-07

Wieniawski was such a formidable violinist that his show off pieces are practicaly impossible to play. I would like to let know to Leslie Gerber that Wieniawski was, by unanimous consent, the best violinist of his time, just like Paganini.
Zdenko

Average customer rating: Great playing with some beautiful moments. Very good for someone his age does the soul matter? Wicked Wicked Cool

Sasha Plays Romantic Russian Rarities Henryk Wieniawski , Sergei Prokofiev , and Sergei Rachmaninov Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Gliere, Reinhold | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Glinka | Glinka, Mikhail | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | 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 Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Russia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005NW0E Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Wienawski: Souvenir De Moscow, Op. 6
2. Prokofiev: Cinderella: Waltz
3. Prokofiev: Cinderella: Gavotte
4. Prokofiev: Cinderella: Passe Pied
5. Prokofiev: Cinderella: Winter Fairy
6. Prokofiev: Cinderella: Mazurka
7. Rachmaninov: Daisies
8. Tchaikovsky: Song Without Words, Op. 2 No. 3
9. Rachmaninov: Hungarian Dance, Op. 6 No. 2
10. Gliere: Romance, Op. 3
11. Glinka: Mazurka
12. Rachmaninov: Romance, Op. 6 No. 1
13. Zimbalist: Fantasy On A Theme From Le Coq D'or

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Musical talent often runs in families--Bach's and Mozart's come readily to mind. Alexander Sitkovetsky represents the youngest of three generations of famous Russian musicians, including a violinist grandfather and uncle, and a pianist grandmother and mother. Indeed, his mother performs with him on this, his debut recording. Sitkovetsky started playing violin at the age of 6 and he was performing two years later. Yehudi Menuhin, impressed by his talent, invited him to study at his school and took him under his wing. He has embarked on a flourishing career as a teenager.

He is indeed a most successful young violinist, with the technique and flair of a virtuoso, but also the lyrical soul of a poet. The program on this disc is well-suited to his years, but it's of very uneven musical quality, featuring mainly encore pieces. Some are too long, some are cheap and corny, most are often dubious transcriptions--they are showpieces that display Sitkovetsky's brilliant technique. The most remarkable aspect of his playing, however, is that he approaches the music with total seriousness, without a hint of sentimentality or condescension; he even slides with restraint and discretion. His tone is austere, pure, never sweet or throbbing, and he can vary it instantly to fit mood and character. Thus, he succeeds in concealing the banality and bringing out the charm and expressive lyricism of these musical trifles. Prokofiev's Five Pieces from the ballet Cinderella are most engaging; Zimbalist's Fantasy on a theme by Rimsky-Korsakov, an empty bravura piece, is least satisfying. No matter--the playing's the thing. It will be very interesting to see what this arresting, appealing player does with more substantial repertoire. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Great playing with some beautiful moments........2006-03-05

I strongly agree with the review by sergey written previously. There are particular tracks which are wonderful including the Zimbalist and many movements from the Cinderella Suite.He has some quality tone production which is a rarity in itself these days. Yes, absolutely, the pianists playing is wooden and I heard both players in concert a year ago and have since found that it is his mother in fact. Sasha's playing was very good with much energy/vigour and coloring but it was a shame he uses the same pianist as she was either again quite boring or at times just un-poised and just painfully amateur. Perhaps he needs to move on from playing with his rehearsal pianist if he wants to devlop into a greater character.
He is a young talent with much to offer. Keep a look out!

Very good for someone his age.......2004-04-27

There are some good qualities in this guys playing though at times works sounded 'fake' as if he were playing things because he was told to do so and therefore occasionally did not sound natural. Perhaps at such a young age this is not always possible.
The piano player whom I think is some relation to him was disappointing. In fact, many highly established musicians and colleague's of mine after listening to it have commented on this pianist saying it has ruined the overall CD by its colorless, dull and lifeless playing with an obvious lack of musicianship like a digital machine. I do however think this violinist will mature into something bright. Let's hope he doesn't use that piano player...

does the soul matter?.......2003-01-13

This CD was given to me as a sort of joke/gift by a friend because I had found the picture on the cover to be really cute and had commented that I'd almost buy it for the picture. Well, for christmas, my friend bought it for me!

In essence, I find his playing to be unhumanly accurate and clean. However, after two listenings, I come away with no memory of, or attraction to his violinistic soul. He sounds utterly over-trained. I cannot pick out anything 'wrong' with his playing....the tempos are good, intonation is insanely accurate, there isn't anything unmusical. But it is so plain and without passion. Where are the operatic glissandi? Where is the violins ability to display an unmatchable variety of colors, vibratos, rubato? I only feel more respect towards the violin culture of past days (think Kreisler, Elman, young Menuhin, Seidl) where intensity of your personality and your interpretation mattered most and the violin was trying to emulate the most exquisite human operatic voice. Now the violin culture seems intent on emulating the most accurate digital note producing equipment.

IN fact, I think I'd almost get the same effect of this recording if it were recorded with digital equipment and not an acoustic violin.

But, to end on a good note....bravo for his incredible technical achievements.

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Wicked Wicked Cool.......2002-01-26

This album is one of the best that I have bought in a while. It is sooooooooooo good. He is so amazing and if you don't have this album yet, what are you waiting for??? Go get it! You will love it!

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Tournemire:Symphony No.7 Op. 49 "Les Danses de La Vie" / Symphony No.3 Op. 43 "Moscou" Manufacturer: Valois ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003I1H Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

1. Sym No. 7, Op. 49 ' LES DANSES DE LA VIE' : Danses des Temps primitifs
2. Sym No. 7, Op. 49 ' LES DANSES DE LA VIE' : Danses de la Gentilite
3. Sym No. 7, Op. 49 ' LES DANSES DE LA VIE' : Danses Medievales
4. Sym No. 7, Op. 49 ' LES DANSES DE LA VIE' : Danses Sanglantes

Tracks:

1. Sym No. 7, Op. 49 ' LES DANSES DE LA VIE' : Danses des Temps fururs
2. Sym No. 3, Op.43 'MOSCOU' : Bien modere
3. Sym No. 3, Op.43 'MOSCOU' : Avec du mouvement
4. Sym No. 3, Op.43 'MOSCOU' : Les cloches de Moscou- lentement
5. Sym No. 3, Op.43 'MOSCOU' : Assez modere

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Tournemire: 7e Symphonie Op. 49 "Les Danses De La Vie"/3e Symphonie Op. 43 "Moscou" Manufacturer: Adda ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000009JFP Release Date: 1996-01-23

Average customer rating: Indeed a legacy!

My Legacy Manufacturer: Artek ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Rosand, Aaron | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aaron Rosand Plays Sarasate ASIN: B0000A4G5F Release Date: 2003-07-29

Customer Reviews:

Indeed a legacy!.......2007-05-23

Aaron Rosand has always been one for playing nonconventional as well as conventional repertoire. Szymanowski's "Three Myths", op. 15 and "Nocturne and Tarantelle", "Chant de Roxane" occupy the first part of the disc. The first two myths and the Chant are played well - perhaps not the most interesting of interpretations, but not at all displeasing. Rosand does splendid work in the third myth, "Dryades et Pan" and the passages of harmonics make the 'flute of Pan' come alive. The "Nocturne and Tarantelle" is great, too. However, Hugh Sung's piano accompaniment
frequently swamps Rosand. It should be added that the piano accompaniments of Szymanowski are monumentally challenging - only the finest accompanists in the world can play them accurately. Also worth mentioning is the fact that Rosand plays the "ex-Kochanski" Guarnieri violin, the very instrument on which all of these works were premiered, by Szymanowski's close friend and superlative fiddler Paul Kochanski.
Some Chopin Nocturnes follow; these get a nice, warm treatment as well. Thankfully, several violinist-composers (Milstein, Sarasate, Wilhelmj and others) transcribed many of them, so Chopin can be played on the violin too. Three pieces by Wieniawski round out the disc - "Capriccio Valse", "Alla Saltarella", and "Souvenir de Moscou." Wieniawski's polonaises and "Scherzo Tarantelle" and "Legende" are usually the only things of his that are played anymore. Thankfully, Rosand replaced them with these other three much more interesting numbers. The "Souvenir de Moscou" is excellent, with Sung accompanying very well. Great CD. If you don't know Rosand's playing, get to know it with this disc.

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