Bloch: Music for Viola and Piano

On this CD:

1. Suite, for viola & piano (or orchestra)
Composed by Ernest Bloch
Performed by Bernard Zaslav, Zaslav Duo, Naomi Zaslav

2. Suite hébraïque, for viola (or violin) & orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Ernest Bloch
Performed by Bernard Zaslav, Zaslav Duo, Naomi Zaslav

3. In the Night, for orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Ernest Bloch
Performed by Bernard Zaslav, Zaslav Duo, Naomi Zaslav

4. Suite (incomplete), for viola solo
Composed by Ernest Bloch
Performed by Bernard Zaslav, Zaslav Duo, Naomi Zaslav

5. Pieces (2) (Meditation & Processional), for viola & piano
Composed by Ernest Bloch
Performed by Bernard Zaslav, Zaslav Duo, Naomi Zaslav

Tracks:

Carnival Of The Animals - Bruno Canino
Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Lynn Harrell
Thais - Julian Lloyd Webber
Adagio - Janos Starker
Apres Un Reve - Bruno Canino
Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
Ave Maria - Julian Lloyd Webber
Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
Traumerei (Dreaming) - Bruno Canino
Notturno: Andante - Julian Lloyd Webber
Sicilienne - Bruno Canino
An Die Musik, D547 - Bruno Canino
Reverie - Julian Lloyd Webber
Prayer - Bruno Canino
Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Bruno Canino
Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Bruno Canino
Valse Sentimentale, Op.15 No.6 - Samuel Sanders
Kol Nidrei, Op.47 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Tracks:

Air (Air On A G String) - Julian Lloyd Webber
Clair De Lune - Julian Lloyd Webber
Elegie, Op.24 - Jullian Lloyd Webber
Andante - Heinrich Schiff
Romance In D Minor, Op.62 - Julian Lloyd Webber
Beau Soir - Bruno Canino
Sicilienne, Op.78 - Bruno Canino
Panis Angelicus - Julian Lloyd Webber
Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2 - Julian Lloyd Webber
Cantabile - Samuel Sanders
Liebesleid - Samuel Sanders
Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Janos Starker
Bereuse - Julian Lloyd Webber
Cantilena - Julian Lloyd Webber
Melodie, Op.20 No.1 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Customer Reviews:

really like it.......2007-03-05

This is the first classical cd I have ever bought. The two-disc album was a great price. I really love the performance of Lynn Harrell. I like the collection of Adagios because they are perfect to fall asleep to or study to.

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Great music with a great performance.
Thomas Bloch's Interpretation is Second-to-None
unbelievable
Thomas Bloch is a great 20th century composer
interesting, generally excellent

Glass Harmonica
David August von Apell , and Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
Manufacturer: Naxos
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Schulz: Largo
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Naumann: Sonata No. 3: Recit
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Customer Reviews:

Great music with a great performance........2006-08-15

I found the glass harmonica music most relaxing with an etherial quality. The performance is outstanding.

Thomas Bloch's Interpretation is Second-to-None.......2003-01-02

This is a great introduction to the exquisite Glass Harmonica. Naxos once again enlarges our listening pleasure by allowing such gifted musician/composers as Thomas Bloch a wider audience than other, more recondite labels have afforded him. This instrument, invented by Franklin, and taken seriously by such greats as Mozart and Beethoven, is only now coming into its own again. Bloch is an integral part of that rebirth. Delicate, eerie, rumored to drive the listener mad, or to attract ghosts, the sound of the Glass Harmonica hovers at the very edges of hearing: a clean, celestial tone. You will never forget it once you hear its distictive sound. Liner notes give the instrument's fascinating history. Bloch himself attempts (along with such great post-moderns such as John Cage) to create a future for the Glass Harmonica with his "Sancta Maria" and does an extraordinary job. The price, too, for this CD is extraordinary. What a bargain!

unbelievable.......2002-12-11

the music of the glass harmonica is so unusal that it is a joy to listen to. it is a shame that it is not more main stream the tones are so unearthly that is is like a song from a fantasy you really start to believe that elves are playing the music it is something out of Tolkin

Thomas Bloch is a great 20th century composer.......2002-10-09

All right. This is a great album. It explores the history of the glass harmonica since the classical period. But to add to the other reviewers, there is one cut - the last cut - done by Thomas Bloch in the last century - Sancta Maria - that makes the whole album worthwhile. It is an extraordinary track and I don't care if the soprano is female or male. It is great music and a great listening pleasure. You will want to play it over and over again. Make it you most favorite MP3.

interesting, generally excellent.......2002-04-05

I would disagree with the reviewer below that this is anything more than a curiosity. Even the works on this disc by great composers such as Mozart and Beethoven are generally trivial. At the same time, this is fine playing of a highly unusual instrument by a polished virtuoso. Some of the pieces, however, I could do without. For instance, while Thomas Bloch's playing is excellent, his compositional skills are somewhat lacking. His own original work, complete with overdubbed whiny male soprano, is the disc's finale and sounds more like a corny film soundtrack than anything else. In addition, it must be noted that the performance here of Donizetti's "Mad Scene" from Lucia utilizes possibly the worst soprano ever recorded (short of Florence Foster Jenkins). I wouldn't wish her off-pitch shrieking on my worst enemies.

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Magnificent
Amadeus is a great movie and an equally great soundtrack!
Amadeus rocks!
It is miraculous!
24K Gold & 24 High Bit Remastering = the definitive edition!

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Adagio in C Minor for Glass Armonica, K. 617: Adagio (As Used in ...)

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Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
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Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
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Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
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Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ecco la Marcia (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
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The Academy Award®-sweeping film Amadeus wisely pinned much of its dramatic thrust on Mozart's gloriously eternal music, and its soundtrack remains a concise yet rewarding introduction to Wolfgang's spectacular oeuvre. This newly remastered "Director's Cut" edition is a companion to the expanded DVD and features 24-bit encoding on two 24-karat-gold discs, sharpening the sonic clarity of the performances of Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields to near perfection. The performances (which, Marriner notes, crucially served as templates during actual production) have also been augmented to match the expanded new video edition and include a new, 2001 recording of the Adagio in C Minor for Glass Armonica, K. 617. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent .......2007-01-04

This soundtrack is an excellent review of some of Mozart's most beautiful works. His compositions are timeless and moving. No personal media library can be complete without him.

Amadeus is a great movie and an equally great soundtrack!.......2006-07-02

I have to admit, I didn't like classical music before I saw the movie Amadeus. After seeing how they used the music in the movie I had to have the soundtrack. I debated for a day or two over which version to buy, and finally chose this one, since it has Salieri's march to welcome Mozart. Not a huge addition, but it's the complete soundtrack, which is what I was after. Before I received the cds, I was wondering "What's the big deal about them being gold cds?" The sound quality is magnificent, you hear all the music clearly, even the softest strings. These cds capture the sound as it was in the movie (possibly even better...)The booklet that comes with it is full of information and pictures, including a synopsis of the film, and detailed information about the musical selections. I would recommend this to anyone who liked Amadeus, or anyone who loves Mozart's music.

The only negative thing about these cds is that the tracks were labelled incorrectly, repeating the title of one song many times instead of having the correct titles. It was easy enough to fix in my media player but it was frustrating. Don't know if I got a bad copy or not, but the track listing shown on Amazon.com helped me to fix it.

Amadeus rocks!.......2006-02-21

It was a Valentine gift to a friend's boyfriend and he loves it and has been listening to it all the time. Delivery was timely, too. I'm overall very satisfied! Thanx!

It is miraculous!.......2005-06-06

So said Antonio Salieri to Mozart's wife about his music, and this Special Edition Gold Cd set understands this statement. More precisely though, it is Sir Neville Marriner, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the various opera singers who should receive all the praise for this superb achievement. I have never heard such an authentic and high-quality recording of Mozart's music before. Thanks to the 24-bit encoding and the exceptional quality of the recording, the beauty of Mozart's music sounds as I believe it should. You can hear even the slightest or faintest of strings. Other recordings are simply lesser because of the tempo that is either too slow or too fast and the average clarity of the instruments. If you want to discover Mozart's music for the first time or complement your copy of Milos Forman's magnificent film, this is the set you have to get because it quite simply gets it right. The high price is all worth it as you get transported by this awesome music. It's a pity that classical music is now perceived to be reserved for a niche of artsy and boring people. That couldn't be farther from the truth! If people could just take the time to listen, just for a few minutes.

24K Gold & 24 High Bit Remastering = the definitive edition!.......2005-01-25

There are several different editions of Amadeus soundtracks ranging from single-disc to 3-disc sets available all at the same time, and it can be quite confusing at first.

After some research I ended up debating on whether to get the cheaper 1991 3-disc standard edition (ASIN: B000000XBV) or this 2002 2-disc special edition with '24 High-Bit' remastering. I had initial doubts that the latter contain the same 30 tracks, since it is only a 2-disc set, and decided to take a chance only after visiting the label site to confirm that it contains all 30 tracks as well.

Just a few days ago, it arrived from Amazon in a double-cd jewel case with a 30-page well-designed booklet, which has the movie sypnosis, individual narratives of almost all tracks, 2 articles about the movie and interspersed throughout with colourful scenes from the movie.

I discovered that the two '24K Gold' cds are able to contain the same number of tracks as the 3-disc standard edition because each disc is literally jam-packed to the brim, at 78.07 and 79.28 minutes respectively!

Due to the new '24 High-Bit' remastering, the sonic quality is excellent and perhaps die-hard fans of the earlier standard edition may even want to include this in their collection as well.

For those who are thinking of owning only one edition, this is the definitive edition to get if you really enjoyed the music in Amadeus and want the very best quality possible.

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Stephen Albert's Concerto for Cello is a masterpiece
Good Recording
Yo-Yo Ma In "New York," Or Is It Baltimore?
Bad Recording

The New York Album

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Customer Reviews:

Stephen Albert's Concerto for Cello is a masterpiece.......2001-12-10

I have been a fan of Stephen Albert's music ever since I heard his Riverun Symphony. The cello concerto, in this modest writer's opinion, is one of the best late works for cello of the 1990's, or for that matter 20th century. Yo-Yo Ma plays with a soulful intensity that is matched in time by David Zinman and the Baltimore Symphony. A note to all cellists: please learn Albert's concerto, it deserves to be performed again and again. When I bought this disk, I knew the combination of Ma and Zinman would not disappoint me and I am right. This disk should be a memorial for Albert who died in a very tragic car accident on Cape Cod in 1992. It is a true tragedy in every sense of the word. Stephen Albert was an up and coming composer at the time of his death. The nation lost a potentially great artist. The other works on the disk, the Bartok Concerto for Viola transcribed for cello and Ernest Bloch's Sholomo are showcases for the cello that show off Ma's incredible skill. As for the sound of the disk, it does sound at times cramped but Ma's playing and the leadership of Zinman makes up for the discrepancy; marvelous performances all around.

Good Recording.......2001-09-02

I have to agree that there is nothing wrong with the sound. On the contrary, this is a great quality recording and each of the pieces is worth the price of the disc. The cello sound is crystal clear. I still have no favorites, well maybe the Bartok piece but it is difficult to say depending on one's mood. Each piece is interesting and captivating enough to make you listen to it more than once. I would like to listen to more of Stephen Albert's works and to recommend the Rouse's Cello Concerto with Yo Yo Ma and Zinman.

Yo-Yo Ma In "New York," Or Is It Baltimore?.......2000-09-26

"The New York Album" by Yo-Yo Ma is an outstanding recording of three 20th century compositions for cello. However, the disc should be titled "The Baltimore Album," as they were made with the Baltimore Symphony (with David Zinman conducting) and were recorded in Charm City -- I guess Baltimore doesn't have the cachet of the Big Apple. The reason for the CD's title is that the three composers featured here and Ma himself were either born or have lived in New York.

First, I'd like to address the concerns of the previous reviewer. This individual must not be familiar with the dynamics of classical music. Sure there are quiet parts featuring only Ma and louder moments when the whole orchestra joins in, but it is no different than any other recording. They may be more pronounced than usual in the Albert composition (for effect), but it never borders on poor sound quality. This is a digital recording -- it is state of the art and it sounds wonderful. I don't think Sony Classical or Yo-Yo Ma would have their names associated with such an inferior product. Maybe he/she needs a new stereo?

With that said, let's get to disc's material. "The New York Album" begins with Stephen Albert's haunting and expressive Concerto for Cello and Orchestra. This is the world premiere recording of this piece, commissioned by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Unfortunately, it is also one of Albert's final pieces as he sadly died in a car accident in 1992, before this CD was released. Bartok's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra is next, and it gives us the opportunity to hear Ma on alto violin, a vertical viola. (Like the Third Piano Concerto, the Viola Concerto was unfinished at the time of Bartok's death, and the task of deciphering the sketches and completing the work for both was entrusted to Tibor Serly.) The final composition is a rhapsody for cello entitled "Schelomo" by Ernest Bloch. I was not familiar with the composer prior to purchasing this disc, and his work is a soulful, often tumultuous piece that fits perfectly in terms of style with the other material despite the fact that it was authored almost 30 and 70 years earlier than the Bartok and Albert respectively.

In all, this is another wonderful outing for Yo-Yo Ma, and fans of his work should not hesitate to go to "New York."

Bad Recording.......2000-04-03

I had a hard time listening to this CD simply because I couldn't hear parts of it. It sounded like it was recorded live in a hollow concert hall with bad acoustics. The quiet parts would barely come through my speakers...so I would go to turn it up. Then when the rest of the orchestra joined I was blasted out. I was so annoyed at having to adjust the volume for many of the tracts. I wasted my money when buying this one.

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Delightful collection

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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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Beautiful, Accessible and Packed with Music
Beautiful

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Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, Accessible and Packed with Music.......2004-05-02

I'm usually not a huge fan of the last five decades or so of musical composition -- too much cacophany and obscurity, as if any sort of recognizable theme were a thought crime. This album has helped me grow more comfortable with several composers I did not previously appreciate. It's not easy music, but it's a wonderful, relaxing, and quite melodic listening experience rather than an intellectual exercise. Some pieces, such as the Eldin Burton Sonatina, are now among my favorites.

As an added bonus, this is a long CD -- 20 pieces, taking up 1.3 hours to be exact. So you get a lot for your investment. There's bound to be something in there you like.

Beautiful.......2004-01-29

This CD is beautiful and haunting! I highly recomend it. It is very relaxing. I found this CD here on Amazon by accident, and ended up ordering it after I listened to the sample songs. Order it! It's great! :)

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Stravinsky the Composer, not Stravinsky the Conductor
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Customer Reviews:

Stravinsky the Composer, not Stravinsky the Conductor.......2006-09-18

It is a pretty good collection, lots of music from Stravinsky's entire carreer, but one must keep in mind that Stravinsky was a brilliant composer, and not a commanding maestro. You will not necessarily be getting the best recordings of these works. For example, something like the Boulez/Cleveland Rite of Spring is far superior to those in this collection. He is a vastly better conductor, and is much more capable of making the orchestra perform Stravinsky's intentions than Stravinsky is. All in all, however, I am more than glad I own this set.

Staggering! All the Stravinsky I'll ever need!.......2006-05-20

While I had heard some Stravinsky compositions prior to my purchase, this was the first (and only) Stravinsky material I have ever owned. As a young music enthusiast, the draw to me was to hear these pieces as Stravinsky conducted them and to get so many of them at such a great price, not to have the original jackets for the purpose of reminiscing. So, as someone who needed a good jump start into the works of Stravinsky (by Stravinsky), this set has proven totally invaluable. And while more information could have been packed onto these cds, I do appreciate how closely these discs have stuck to the original releases. I don't know about the portion of Petroushka which some reviewers claim is missing (as I don't know any other version), but I was totally blown away at hearing this version of Petroushka anyhow. In all, for whatever faults some sticklers may find here or there with this set, the value of this material collected in such a way (and at such a price) by far outweighs any possible faults.

Magnificent!.......2006-03-02

A great collection. There is simply no substitute for hearing Stravinsky as the great composer wanted to have his music played. Here is so much and also so varied a collection. I have been enjoying this set a great deal. One of the 20th century's greatest composers conducting his own compositions.

Where's my Petrushka?.......2003-08-01

The main reason I bought this box is because I was introduced to Stravinsky's Petrushka in the spring of 2003, and I loved it.
Along with Rite of Spring I think it's the most brilliant music Mr. Stravinsky ever wrote...so, I've been listening to the 34-minute long 1960 CSO recording of it at least once a day since I first heard it, naturally sort of memorizing it, but it didn't fit when I made this CD spin. The recording of Petrushka in this box is the VERY SAME RECORDING (1960) that I'd listened to, but it's cut to a suite! It's only 24 minutes long. You can tell it's obviously cut at certain points if you're familiar with the uncut version. 10 WHOLE MINUTES ARE MISSING FROM "PETRUSHKA!" I was (and still am) very disappointed by this.
Familiarizing myself with the rest of the discs was very fulfilling, though; I love the Ebony Concerto with the Columbia Jazz Combo featuring Benny Goodman...but the "suite-cut" of Petrushka made me paranoid...I can't be sure if anything else is edited or not...
There are 75 pages of notes in the booklet about the recordings but only 1/3 is in English.
The special multimedia feature disc is nothing much. With awful graphics it features the same notes as in the booklet, and there are lyrics for those who want to use the box for karaoke.
These 400 minutes of music (an average of 45 minutes per disc) could fit on only 5 CD's instead of 9, but it seems that this collection is made for nostaligs who will love watching and touching these tiny LP-jackets - after all, it is called the "Original Jacket Collection."
Incidentally, all of Stravinsky's recorded work which he conducted himself is not in this box. It is not at all complete; aside from the missing part of "Petrushka," his own reading of "Symphony in Three Movements" is missing (but available on CBS.)
Hats off to the man himself anyway. The music is brilliant, and considering that these recordings are 40+ years old, the sound quality is very good. Excellent stereophony on Rite of Spring!
It's a good thing that his music is still available and that people are offering refurbished products thereof. But if you love Petrushka like I do...buy the real thing...this just might disappoint you...
The 3 stars is a compromise of the music and the package; (5 stars for the music & its quality - 1 star for the package, choice of discs and--considering the price--somewhat weak linear notes.)

legendary.......2002-06-30

This 9 cd set is an historical one...more than half of Stravinsky's works are collected in this set. i clearly can say that there isn't any better recording for Stravinsky's works. especcialy first released USA's national anthem and a 12 tone work "Fanfare for two Trumpets" are remarkable.and we can also mention that some noises during the recording procces (i.e: Stravinsky's turning the page of the partition) gives a different taste to the listener. This is a real golden box of music.

Steven Isserlis plays Works for Cello and Orchestra

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Great CD to explore Cello Music
It's the 2nd CD itself that's mislabeled, NOT the CD case
You can't go wrong!

Steven Isserlis plays Works for Cello and Orchestra
Richard Strauss , Richard Hickox , Andrew Litton , John Eliot Gardiner , Edo de Waart , and Steven Isserlis
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Binding: Audio CD

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Fauré: Complete Works for Cello
Works For Cello And Piano
Steven Isserlis - Haydn: Cello Concertos in C & D, Sinfonia Concertante
Saint-Saens: Sonatas for cello No2; Concertos for cello in Dm

ASIN: B00000C2K2
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

Cello Concerto In E Minor, Op.85: I Adagio, Moderato
Cello Concerto In E Minor, Op.85: II Lento, Allegro Molto
Cello Concerto In E Minor, Op.85: III Adagio
Cello Concerto In E Minor, Op.85: IV Allegro
Hebraic Rhapsody For Cello And Large Orchestra: Schelomo
Concerto No. 2 In C Minor - C-moll - en ut mineur - Op.77: I Molto Sostenuto, Allegromolto e Energico
Concerto No. 2 In C Minor - C-moll - en ut mineur - Op.77: II Presto Marcato
Concerto No. 2 In C Minor - C-moll - en ut mineur - Op.77: III Andante con Moto, Allegro

Tracks:

Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Introduction
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Theme (moderato simplice)
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. I
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. II
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. III - Andante
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. IV - Allegro vivo
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. V - Andante grazioso
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. VI - Allegro moderato
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. VII - Andante sostenuto
Variations On A rococo Theme For Cello And Orchestra In A Major - Op.33: Var. VIII e coda - Allegro moderato e con anima
Nocturne For Cello And Orchestra - Op.19 No.4
Pezzo capriccioso For Cello And Orchestra - Op.62
Andante cantabile For Cello And Orchestra - Op.11
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Introduktion
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Thema: The Knight Of The Mournful Countenance
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. I: The Adventure Of The Windmills
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. II: The Battle With The Sheep
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. III: Dialogue Of Knight And Squire
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. IV: The Adventure With The Procession Of Penitents
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. V: Don Quixote's Vigil
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var.VI: Dulcinea's Enchantment
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. VII: The Ride Through The Air
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. VIII: The Adventure Of The Enchanted Boat
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. IX: The Battle With The Enchanters
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Var. X: Don Quixote's Defeat And Journey Home
Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations On A Theme Of Knightly Character - Op.35: Finale: The Death Of Don Quixote

Customer Reviews:

Great CD to explore Cello Music.......2001-04-12

The Elgar was performed so beautifully and so was the Bloch. The huge pieces were carried with viruosity. Iserliss is a great player and this is largely apparent in the shorter Tchaikovsky pieces (Andante Cantabile, Nocturne, Pezzo Cappriccioso) because the phrases were so charming and you just let the sound of the cello melt in your ear. This is an awesome deal so buy it and be careful where you leave your CD because a minor scratch keeps me from listening to the Kabalevsky Concerto.

It's the 2nd CD itself that's mislabeled, NOT the CD case.......2001-03-14

Like the first reviewer, I, too, was disappointed when I first opened this 2-CD set. Among the listings on the back of the CD case are the tracks for Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rocco Theme for Cello and Orchestra" and Strauss' "Don Quixote", which are supposed to be on the 2nd CD. However, on the CD, itself, is printed the label, "RAVEL: Chamber Music (The Nash Ensemble).

Well, turns out, it's the CD itself that's mislabeled, not the CD case; for upon playing it your realize that the CD contains the tracks exactly as listed on the back of the CD case (with Steven Isserlis on the cello, I presume).

Anyway, this is a fine 2-CD set, passionately played, with well-recorded sound. And for the price, it's an exceptional deal!

You can't go wrong!.......1999-12-29

If the 2nd CD in the package was misplaced it was probably a packaging error - I doubt Virgin would intentionally distribute a recording labelled as something else. For either cello connoisseurs who aren't familiar with many of Steven Isserlis' recordings or a novice who wants a sampling of some of the great cello concerto masterpieces played REALLY well, you can't go wrong with this bargain reissue. The sound is gorgeous, intense, and there aren't many other places you'll find any interpretations of the original version of Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations of Kabalevsky's powerful unjustly neglected 2nd concerto.

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In Utero: Music for My Baby, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U0B1
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

String Quartet In G Minor: III. Andantino, Doucement Expressif - Borodin String Quartet
The Four Seasons, 'Spring': Il Largo E Pianissimo Sempre - Christopher Warren-Green
Le Carnaval Des Animaux: Aquarium - The Nash Ensemble
Apres Un Reve, Op.7 No.1 'Romain Bussine' - Roger Vignoles
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Romeo And Juliet: Romeo At Friar Laurence's - Libor Pesek
Lachrymae, Pavan For Viols - Fretwork
Serenade For Wind Instruments, K.388: II. Andante - HARMONIEMUSIK OF LONDON
Ma Mere L'Oye: Le Jardin Feerique - Jean-Bernard Pommier
Marchenbilder For Viola & Piano, Op.113: IV. Langsam, Mit Melancholischem Ausdruck - Leif Ove Andsnes
Adagio For Strings - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Heart's Wounds - Jonathan Rees
Suite No.3 In D Major, BWV 1068: Aria - English Chamber Orchestra
Blumine - Bamberger Symphoniker

Bloch: Hebrew Suite; Schelomo; Violin Concerto

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One of the best Bloch recordings

Bloch: Hebrew Suite; Schelomo; Violin Concerto

Manufacturer: Supraphon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Jewish Cello Masterpieces
Dvorák: Cello Concerto; Bruch: Dol Nidrei; Bloch: Schelomo

ASIN: B00004OCEZ
Release Date: 2000-03-01

Customer Reviews:

One of the best Bloch recordings.......2004-12-17

This recording features three of Ernest Bloch's better known pieces.

Schelomo (Hebrew for Solomon), is probably Bloch's most famous work, having been recorded by many of the great orchestras in the world and has been conducted by the best including Leonard Bernstein.

The Hebrew Suite was originally composed as a duo for violin and piano with this later arrangement fashioned for orchestra with violin obliggato. This recording offers the only available orchestrated version of this deep and moving piece.

Bloch's only violin concerto is among his finest works and the Prague Orchestra's recording is one of the best.

70 minutes of sublime music with the mysterious flavor that only Bloch can deliver.

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