Rubinstein: Symphonies 3 & 5

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 3 in A major, Op 56
Composed by Anton Rubinstein
Performed by Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra

2. Symphony No. 5 in G Minor, Op 107
Composed by Anton Rubinstein
Performed by Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra

Rubinstein: Symphonies 3 & 5, Music, Anton Rubinstein, Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral & Symphonic, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic

Langgaard: Symphonies Nos.2 & 3 /Drapa
Average customer rating:
Langgaard: Symphonies Nos.2 & 3 /Drapa

Manufacturer: dacocd
ProductGroup: Classical
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000K12YLW

Product Description

1.symphony no.2 3.symphony no.3 4.drapa

Average customer rating:

Good programming, but poor quality
World's Greatest Bassoon Player
Bravo Daniel Smith
Bravo Indeed!
A Delightful Crossover

Bravo Bassoon

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000030YE
Release Date: 1995-02-13

Tracks:

Original Rags
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The Way You Look Tonight
Tarantella
Melody In F
Traumerei - Scenes From Childhood
Largo Al Factotum - From The Barber Of Seville
Someone To Watch Over Me
But Not For Me - From Girl Crazy
The Chrysanthemum
Chorea Hungarica
Ballo Ongaro
Allegro spiritoso
Apres un reve
Les Berceaux
The Easy Winners
The Maiden's Blush (Bump Her Belly)
My Man's Gone Now - From Porgy And Bess
The Trout
Andaluza - Spanish Dance No. 5
Gavotte - From Symphony No. 4
Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - From La Wally
Yankee Doodle Variations

Customer Reviews:

Good programming, but poor quality.......2000-04-24

Mr Smith is the most recorded bassoon soloist. However, quantity does not necessarily mean quality. Some of his recordings hold an acceptable level, but far too many of them should be avoided. For bassoonists, it is sort of sad that his recordings are often the most easily available. I would recommend anyone interested in bassoon as a solo instrument to look to artists like Klaus Thunemann, Dag Jensen, Sergio Azzolini, Knut Sønstevold, Pascal Gallois, David McGill, etc, many more are also good. All of these bassoonists are or have been principal bassoonists of major orchestras. Mr Daniel Smith has never occupied a position in a major orchestra. There is a reason for that. The number of recordings he has made, is a sad example of what money can buy.

BTW, I have a suspicion that many of the reviews seen here of his discs, are written by himself.

World's Greatest Bassoon Player.......2000-03-10

Having heard Mr Smith in Classical Concerts as well as playing superb jazz I cannot recommend highly enough any of his recordings. His Vivaldi concerto recordings have received awards both here in the UK and in the US. This apart from a full page in the Penguin Review of CDs, reviews in Classic CD and Fanfare as well as articles on his life and work, and his great passion for his instrument and his wish to make it better known throughout the world both as a classical instrument and also for jazz. The disc in question is not only enjoyable music to hear but contains great playing. I have had many hours of very happy listening to Bravo Bassoon and the Vivaldi Concerto recordings. I urge you to listen to these discs and to include them in your record library.

Bravo Daniel Smith.......2000-03-02

This is one of my favorite CD's from Daniel Smith's recordings. I am continually delighted by the range of his virtuosity. From Vivaldi to Joplin, the rich tones of his bassoon pleases the ear. I am a particular fan of his jazz performances.

Bravo Indeed!.......2000-02-21

One of the most delightful and surprising discs I have run across is Bravo Bassoon. I came upon Daniel Smith with his classical hat on; but I love this recording with its range of music from Joplin through Schubert and Gershwin. In this age of "crossover" this is a truly inspired choice of repertory; and the unusual use of the bassoon is enchanting. Try the Joplin tracks, or the Melody in F by Rubinstein. The adaptations of the music are really good. I loved the choice of music -- I think it is a really well-balance programme for this kind of disc -- and the sensitive accompaniments of Jonathan Still is a real asset. I noticed not long ago that Daniel Smith was also playing at London's Pizza on the Park as a jazz bassoonist! I now want to get along to hear this excellent musician live and am quite looking forward to his jazz. Smith must simply be Mr Bassoon with all the recordings he has made and his appeal with both popular and classical music. I have heard tracks from his recordings often on the station Classic FM in the UK and I can see why he is such a favourite. I am getting more than my money's worth from this CD, which I play regularly.

A Delightful Crossover.......2000-02-17

As an ardent fan of Daniel Smith's Vivaldi recordings I was most pleased to receive "Bravo Bassoon" for my birthday from a bassoonist friend who also appreciates his virtuosity. What fun to hear the rich, sonorous tones of Mr. Smith's in varied selections from strictly classical to opera to ragtime to the likes of Jerome Kern. Maybe Mr. Smith could bring us a strictly jazz bassoon recording...with his talents, that would be heavenly!

Average customer rating:

The performance of advocacy and enthusiasm.

Rubinstein: Symphonies 3 & 5
Anton Rubinstein , Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra , and Barry Kolman
Manufacturer: Centaur
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000057WN
Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

Sym No. 3 in A, Op. 56: I. Allegro Risoluto
Sym No. 3 in A, Op. 56: II. Adagio: Moderato
Sym No. 3 in A, Op. 56: III. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace Assai
Sym No. 3 in A, Op. 56: IV. Finale: Allegro Maestoso
Sym No. 5 in g, Op. 107: I. Moderato Assai
Sym No. 5 in g, Op. 107: II. Allegro Non Troppo; Moderato Assai
Sym No. 5 in g, Op. 107: III. Andante
Sym No. 5 in g, Op. 107: IV. Allegro Vivace - Slovak State PO/Barry H. Kolman S

Customer Reviews:

The performance of advocacy and enthusiasm........1999-12-29

The Third Symphony in A Major op. 56 (1855) and the Fifth Symphony in G Minor op. 107 (1880) are quite different works of Anton Grigoryevich Rubinstein (1829-1894). The Third Symphony is energetic, optimistic, youthful, and cosmopolitan (somewhat Mendelssohnian in places). The Fifth Symphony is more mature, serious, with a un-mistakenably Russian accent. It's leaning towards the Russian folkmusic caused the work to be best liked and best known in its days, even over the Ocean and Dramtic symphonies (nos. 2 & 4 respectively). His opera "The Demon" of 1869 represented a turning point of Rubinstein's view of Russian music which was condescending prior to 1869. His works thereafter demonstrate Russian pride, especially his Second Cello Concerto and the the Fifth Symphony.

Barry H. Kolman and the Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra played with great advocacy and spirit. Although there's a slight lackage in the brass intonations, the performances overall were well done and convincing. The recording sound is natural and atmospheric (with very little limitation on its dynamic range). This disc is a pioneer in advancing the idea of how important Rubinstein was as a composer and the spirited performances of Kolman and his band never fell short in advancing that idea. Furthermore, Kolman's music notes are detailed and informative.