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> The performance with Barenboim was formerly available on Sony. Today the Amazon search engine only turned it up one time in six search attempts using the SAME words! Elusive, but an essential recording nonetheless! Because confusion persists between the Elgar performances and conductors, it is necessary to persist in citing that it is Jacqueline Du Pre's performance with BARENBOIM which is so revered. Besides, the Sony disc which has the favored performance with conductor Barenboim, is also known for Barenboim's brilliant interpretation of the Elgar Enigma Variations. Daniel Barenboim's talent is becoming more and more visible and worthy of following closely. He's doing great things outside of music as well, so put his name in the Google search engine and find out!
Great performances, by one of the greatest cellists!.......2001-04-29
If there is one word for describing Jacqueline du Pre, it is MUSIC. She was the embodiment of music itself, because she gave all to the music she played. Some do not like her playing because it is too emotional. I echo the other reviewer's sentiments in that music is there to be played. Played with emotion. Music is about transmitting emotion to the listener, and du Pre was one of the best examples of how that could (and should) be done. Here, EMI has remastered and reissued most (I say most, because one concerto - the Lalo- has been omitted in this otherwise full compilation of du Pre's concerto recordings) of du Pre's concerto recordings. The Haydn concerto in C, is undoubtedly one of the most touching accounts, with its romantic sentiments. The same can be said of the Haydn in D and the Monn concerti, with the broad tempi, quite relaxed, and very opposite of Period performances Completely incorrect stylistically, but the performances are so moving and involved that all the fuss about stylistic correctness is throuwn out the window. I dare say that one is not going to get a more impassioned account of the Haydn C major concerto. It is among my absolute favourites. The Boccherini concerto is another matter. The version du Pre plays is not the original, but a mixture of the original, with bits borrowed from other Boccherini cello concertos, combined with Romantic styling by Grutzmacher (the 'editor' of the concerto). I don't like it as much as the Haydn concertos, but still it receives a bravura performance by du Pre with the English Chamber Orchestra under Barenboim. The Schumann and Saint-Saens concerti are unsurpassed for their passion and imaginativeness. The Schumann is tragic, but ends triumphantly, in a way that only du Pre could make it sound like that. The Saint-Saens is a less musically significant piece, but in du Pre's hands, it sounds like an important work. Dvorak's cello concerto is one of the greatest pieces in the cello repertoire, with its grand writing and poignancy. While du Pre's Dvorak concerto is not the best version one can buy, for the recording quality is notoriously horrible, with the orchestra sounding so distant from the cellist (who is placed far too forward) it is certainly one of the most outspoken and yes, impassioned accounts, interpretation-wise. Emotionally, it outdoes the justly famous Rotropovich/Karajan version. But the other Dvorak piece in this collection, the Silent Woods, is so touching that one is bound to cry at some stage of the 6-minute piece. The Delius concerto is a very rhapsodic, but a very engmatic one. Technically it is very demanding, because for once the technical difficulties are really due to the musical difficulties. It is hard to make sense of the work unless you are absolutely sure of its musical structure. But du Pre makes this sound easy, fully capturing the rhapsodic nature of the work, and sings beautifully. It was du Pre's first concerto recording, under one of the most arrogantly aristocratic conductors (arrogant to soloists, I mean, as he didn't regard them highly. But for du Pre, he was more than generous), Malcolm Sargent. The Elgar had to be included, didn't it? I mean, it is one of the great classics of the century. So there is nothing more to say about the Elgar. The Strauss tone-poem Don Quixote is a strange work, because it has a solo cello part (with a solo vioin and viola, who are usually members of the orchestra), a solo part that can be a soloist or the principal cellist from the orchestra cello section. It is strange, because the cello part is the most significant solo part, yet 80 per cent of the time it is outplayed by the orchestra, because the 'solo' cello plays the part of the orchestral cello section. But as to this performance, it was a run-through for a concert. Klemperer was supposed to be the conductor but he pulled out at the last minute and Boult was engaged. This historical recording does not sound like a run-through, although it si a bit messy at times ensemble-wise. But du Pre plays with absolute commitment. Her playing of the Finale must be one of the most poignant ever. The conductor's 'bravo' and the unanimous applause of the orchestra adds to the magic. I apologise for the long review, but if you have read this far, then I will say if you like du Pre and the cello, then this set is essential, and at mid price for CDs that would otherwise be full price and in single CDs, it is a bargain.
a fitting memorial to a unique artiste.......2001-02-09
The keyword with Jacqueline du Pre was always involvement, and so it is here. The performances in this collection are riveting. The Elgar, of course, is one of the most famous performances of all time - young cellist Du Pre with former cellist Barbirolli reaching to the absolute heart of this wonderful music. Though she plays with utmost and unvarying conviction throughout - and therefore these are not middle-of-the-road performances, and it is possible to sense a hothouse element in them as I do in the Haydn and the Monn, where stylistically she is far from faultless - the conviction, sincerity, guts and beauty of the playing carry you (and her) through. Curiously affecting is the end of 'Don Quixote', in a recording, with a bizarre history, which we are really very lucky to have (you can read about it in the set). At the end of a fine and fully characterised run-through, which is all it was, never meant to be issued, she plays with amazing poignancy the touching postlude. The performance ends, the counductor (Boult) shouts 'bravo' and the orchestra claps - it's all there, and we think of poor, wonderful Jacqueline, who never played a dishonest or uncommitted note, we are touched, and we are glad we bought this set!
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- Buxtehude: Fanfare - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/William Scarlett/Charles Geyer/Dale Clevenger/Jay Friedman...
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Jacobs was overrated.......2005-09-28
Arnold Jacobs was a brilliant man who could have succeeded in practically any profession. He was also a fine musical pedagogue, judging from his verbal insights on this CD with respect to the human body as a musical instrument. Yet, I am amazed that he rose to the rank of tubist in a world-class orchestra such as the Chicago Symphony. Frankly, I found his tone quality uninspiring, although he had fine techinque. I have heard at least half a dozen tubists whose tone is far more pleasing musically. Among the bassmen/women of the world, Jacobs has become a semi-divine entity. I believe that he has been somewhat overrated as a result. I felt that his verbal commentaries were highly educational; I was disappointed by his playing overall.
The Great Arnold Jacobs Captured on C.D........2005-04-02
This is a prolific set of audio that captures the historical sound of Arnold Jacobs' playing and teaching. I bought this C.D. because I wanted to explore the limits and capabilities of a tuba player so that I could see if playing music on the tuba was for me. This C.D. banished any doubt that I had about the ability of a tuba player to achieve at the utmost musical level. I have never meet Mr. Jacobs in real life, but this C.D. made me feel as if I was in a master class or recital hall listening to him myself. I would recommend this C.D. to anyone who loves music. As Arnold Jacbos said " It's not about the tuba, it's about music".
arnold jacobs.......2001-05-16
This cd tries to capture arnold jacobs: a prolific teacher, player and above all a great man. while listening, you'll discover the ideals, the methods and ideas that made arnold jacobs the best tuba player that there'll probably ever be. The more complex issues and artistry of brass playing are explained in simple words and sayings. a great deal of jacobs' lectures is also given, and you can also see the importance of understanding the functioning of other body units that help us trough our playing (the brain). a great disc, highly recommended, not only for tuba players, but for all brass players.
inspiring technician musician artist.......2000-09-01
Cannot agree more,this is a wonderful exposition of Jacobs the teacher,for he had developed working concepts any wind player could adopt.His studio in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago was like a mecca for all wind players coming to Jacobs to resolve some deep-rooted performing problem. As he says( my paraphrasing) " they get tied up in knots,worrying about all the motions of the lip. . .you can't think about all those motions for they are thousands of motions from the brain to engage in performing a brass instrument "
As a brass player myself,(trombone & tuba) I have always sensed we have little repertoire to play of any interest,but Jacobs in a lecture here reveals this problem and one way to solve it, is to consciously search for things to play,like an aria from Puccini,or a particular non-tuba passage,to duplicate it,a piano or violin solo. What this approach implies is then for the brass player to develop skills as a consummate musician/ virtuoso,for you are forever challenged then to expand your repertoire endlessly,as much as the instrument or your technique will allow. I now find myself playing Chopin Preludes(Eb-minor,B-minor melodies only) on the trombone,and contrabass orchestral excerpts or trumpet etudes on the tuba,and Jacobs encourages tuba players to learn to read treble clef to be able to read any melody.
There are wonderful examples here from all genres in music from solo etudes in his studio to Berlioz and Wagner excerpts, solo and within the context of the orchestra. It all reveals the seemless consistent sound Jacobs was able to summon from his York tuba. Every attach was uniform,every tone even and pure,at least that is what he heard in his ear. That's another Jacobs credo,you have to have the sound in your head,what do you want your listener to hear. You command that.
The Bozza Sonatine(brass quintet) is also a wonderful performance of great brass music,great use of colours and entrances,breaking down the quintet into smaller duets and trios.This all with Chicago Symphony players makes it all the more interesting,a vintage performance from 1966.I recall those days where solo brass was considered an oddity,and unaccompanied solos even more so.
Jacob's sound should remain in your mind's hearing to duplicate it. Eugene Pokorny (Jacob's Chicago Symphony successor) also provides insightful interesting notes here.
Arnold Jacobs - Icon of education and performance.......2000-08-23
Amazing! For the students who studied directly with Arnold Jacobs, "Protrait of an Artist" will take you back to his studio, sitting right next to him. This excellent collection of lectures (lessons) and demonstrations are a fantastic embodiment of Arnold Jacobs' concepts and teachings. It is certainly a must for any music performer or educator. From the samples of CSO performances at the end of this CD to the practice tapes, the music on this CD is truely inspirational.
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- Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Allegro - Dale Clevenger
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This is an enchanting record. It presents several unfamiliar but beautiful works by Richard Strauss, and it showcases the principal wind players of the Chicago Symphony, who, not surprisingly, are fabulous. Moreover, they have the benefit of an equally fabulous backup band, and the hornist even gets to play a piece with the conductor, Daniel Barenboim, at the piano.
The program begins and ends with pieces Strauss wrote as a teenager, flanking two written late in his life. The former include an Andante for horn and piano--a love song reminiscent of Wagner--two dreamy, poetic piano pieces reminiscent of Liszt, and the popular first Horn Concerto, a bravura piece written for his horn-virtuoso father. Though Strauss was still finding his voice, this work no longer seems to lean on other composers and the orchestration is already masterful. The concerto is youthfully ardent and exuberant, its second movement very lyrical and a bit melancholy, the finale a brilliant hunting call. Like the other two, late concertos, it has three connected but strongly contrasting movements. The Duet-Concertino for clarinet and bassoon has an elusive quality, but the finale is delightful, the coda a Viennese waltz. The orchestration for strings and harp is rich and luscious, with several soloists who interact with the clarinet and bassoon.
The highlight is the Oboe Concerto. Serene and romantic, it has an ecstatic, gorgeous slow movement; a brilliant, florid, rhapsodic solo part full of inventive cadenzas; and rich orchestration for a small orchestra. The neglect of this work is inexplicable. Both late pieces are so haunted by echoes of all Strauss's earlier symphonic poems and operas as to invite a game of "Name That Tune's First Cousin!" --Edith Eisler
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Perfection!.......2004-09-16
This is a recording worth listening to over and over again. The peerless playing of these CSO principals as well as the excellent conducting from Barenboim make this CD the best there is in this repetoire. The Oboist Mr. Klein is sadly no longer playing much anymore due to a rare case of focal dystonia...he is an incredible musician and this performance of the Oboe Concerto is absolutely flawless with superb range in the bass register as well.
Odd compilation, but stunningly performed.......2002-08-08
I orignially purchased this CD to hear Alex Klein's rendition of the oboe concerto, but was simply delighted by the mastery given to every one of the pieces on this disc.
Dale Clevenger's performance of the first horn concerto is outstaning. From the opening fanfare, he plays through it all with spirit, sensitivity, and beautiful phrasing--not letting us down in his stature as one of the most formidable American horn players in this half of the twentieth century. My one problem is that his tone is a bit thin, which may be simply a product of the American school of playing.
Perhaps the hightlight of this album is the Duett-concertino for clarinet, bassoon and strings. Not only is it an absolutely charming piece, it is beautifully played by Combs and McGill, who weave in and out of each other with a luscious tone and gorgeously silky phrasing.
As an oboist, Alex Klein has never failed to knock me backwards with his flying fingers, incredible breathing and unique musicality. This recording is simply frightening. The first movement is taken at its true "Allegro moderato" tempo, and the opening, restless fifty-seven bars are played entirely unflinchingly and absolutely beautifully...I don't know how he does it. The rest of the piece is played just as incredibly, and the last movement sparkles with gusto and virtuosity. All throughout the piece, Klein and the orchestra connect absolutely perfectly (listen to the clarinet in the first movement).
I don't particularly like the selection of the Andante for horn and piano and the two piano pieces at the end...they just don't seem to go very well with the full orchestral pieces before them. Sill, they are very nicely played, particularly the Träumerei from the last set.
Captivating Concerto Masterpiece!.......2002-03-30
From the opening Horn Concerto, this Straussian rendering of his wind compositions is simply put, exhilirating listening! I can't get enough of hearing it, and I propose that likely many of you music conisseurs will as well. Recorded by members of the famed Chicago Symphony, it is very well done.
This collection features five compositions, his Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major and a second horn piece, this a Andante for Horn and Piano. As Strauss' father was a renown horn player himself and young Richard was made to accompany him at home much on the piano, that these pieces were of special import to him.
Dale Clevenger provides the solo work here, done with richness of tone and gusto in phrasing. I become enchanted more with the Horn Concerto with each listening. A great opener to this strong CD.
Next comes my favorite piece, even though I am partial to oboe numbers. This delightful Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon is magnificently rendered by Larry Combs and David McGill. It bubbles and percolates with brilliant exhanges between the two instruments. Seductive and subtle, with magnificent light string accompanyment, this truly has become my favorite piece.
The Oboe Concerto was inspired by a visiting American oboeist, John deLancie. Amazingly, deLancie of the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Orchestras, only played this piece once, at Interlochen, Michigan with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. It is demanding for the oboeist, requiring 57 solid measures without rest. Strauss reputedly recommended a mechanical breathing device for this, however, contemporary oboeists insist on overcoming the breathing issue with circular breathing. Here Alex Klein proves his rating as one of tops in the world with a brilliant sinuous and lovely expression. The gentle Adante finish with its subdivision of beats results in a brilliant finish.
A lover and collector of such Concertos, I am delighted to have discovered this one which has captivated my listening and will yours.
Amazing solo talent.......2001-08-17
I originally bought this CD simply for Alex Klein's version of the Strauss Oboe concerto, but found everything else to also be superb. Klein's performance is the best that is out there. His sound is absoultely gorgeous and unparalled by anyone. Matching this sound with his technical mastery, smooth and singing phrases, as well as full dynamic range makes him simply the best oboist around. His interpretation of Strauss's concerto is absolutely breath-taking. I can listen to it over and over again.
The Horn concerto is brilliantly done by Clevenger. His sound rings brilliantly true with the spirit of the instrument. A radiant interpretation of this jubilant concerto.
Combs, McGill, and Barenboim also do excellent work on this CD; however these are the pieces that I listen to less. Nonetheless, their talent shines through and make for stunning performances.
This CD is a prime example of the wealth of talent that the CSO has. Truly a must own CD.
A Spellbinding Recording Of Strauss' Lesser Known Wind Works.......2001-06-16
This is indeed an enchanting recording, showing a Classical side of Richard Strauss little known to most lovers of classical music. And these elegant pieces offer further proof that Barenboim is among our finest interpreters of Strauss' music; either at the podium or at the keyboard. Dale Clevenger, the principal of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's horn section gives a brilliant, lyrical performance of the 1st Horn Concerto that easily conjurs up magnificient performances from the likes of Baumann and Brain. It is indeed a pity that the 2nd Horn Concerto wasn't recorded; instead we hear a great performance of the Oboe Concerto, with the Chicago Sympphony Orchestra's Principal Oboeist Alex Klein that is ravishingly beautiful. Once more Teldec engineers have produced a recording of highest sound quality. It should be regarded as yet another artistic triumph for Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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- Hungarian Fantasy For Bassoon And Orchestra: Andante e Rondo ungarese per il fagotto principale, Op. 35. J. 158
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Double Reed showcase--Strauss, Mozart, Weber.......2006-03-20
This CD from Sony combines some of the finest recordings of these pieces I have ever heard. These pieces are all at the top of the repertoire for their respective instruments and played by the world's best performers.
The two Mozart concertos here both receive fine interpretations by the Philadelphia Orchestra with Eugene Ormandy conducting his principal musicians, oboist John deLancie and Bernard Garfield. If the orchestra at times sounds a bit heavy, and the tempi a touch slow--because we are now accustomed to hearing these pieces by chamber orchestras and period instruments ensembles--this will be made up for by the exuberant and precise execution of one of the best orchestra-conductor relationships ever. deLancie, carrying the torch from his predecessor Marcel Tabuteau, proves that he was certainly one of the leaders in a generation of great oboists which include John Mack, Ray Still, Harold Gomberg. deLancie's phrasing is beautiful, his sound warm, and gives an all-around artful performance, especially in the delightful closing rondo movement. Garfield also shines in Mozart, with a beautiful rich bassoon tone that is always singing, both in the low and high registers of his instrument. Garfield and the Philadelphia Orchestra also do a wonderful job with Weber's Hugarian Rondo. Garfiled gives great character to some of the variations, always with great technique. It is hard to say enough praises about these two stellar soloists caught in classic recordings from the early 1960s.
But there is more... The author of the liner notes writes that Strauss' concerto is a "liquid, constantly developing essay into the very nature of the oboe itself, as well as the orchestra which surrounded it... they play 'into' one another, the oboe dovetailing here and there into the orchestral texture, which itself emerges and submerges according to the musical demands of the journey. It is as if throughout all of his previous orchestral writing... Strauss had been preparing to write this work, polishing his knowledge of and challenging each instrument to its maximum capacity." I don't think there is a better description of this piece, and that is exactly the way the performers do it. Neil Black hands over a spectacular version of this devilishly difficult Strauss Oboe Concerto backed by the English Chamber Orchestra and Daniel Barenboim. Black's playing is so smooth and beautiful that you will not notice the taxing long phrasing and awkward breathing patterns required of the oboist. Barenboim is no doubt intimately familiar with Strauss' large orchestra and operatic works from his conducting career, and he leads one of the world's finest chamber orchestras in an intimate and colorful orchestra accompaniment. With Barenboim's genius baton, the orchestra interacts intimately with the soloist the way Strauss intended, and the recording balance is perfect. In my opinion, the over all soloist-orchestral execution in this recording of the Strauss Concerto is only matched by Ray Still's recording, whose recording on Virgin is also available at a great price.
While I know that there are other great recordings of these pieces (I am a double reed player) this album is really a special treat--so much great double reed playing on one CD! With 74 minutes of music at $6.98, this CD is also a tough deal to beat. It should definitely be in your collection.
LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES.......2002-07-09
These recordings are some of the finest examples of double reed performance bar none. You have recordings by some of Americas greatest double reed performers and one of the truest examples of the "Philadelphia" school of wind playing. The significance in this is that the American School of oboe performance comes from the Philadelphia school through Marcel Tabuteau, who was John de Lancie's teacher. When you hear de Lancie's unsurpassed and flawless artistry, you hear Tabuteau. Bernard Garfield is a true living ledgend and in my opinion there is no better recording of the Mozart Concerto or the Hungarian Rondo than his. His sound is pure, sweet, and without equal. His level of music making is such that you begin to forget that it is a bassoon that is singing to you and that it is something else all together transcending that. I would strongly urge all oboists, bassoonists, and lovers of fine music making, to purchase this CD. These recordings stand the test of time.
Decent but disappointing.......2001-08-17
John de Lancie's playing has varied a lot over time, and his sound was constantly evolving over his career. This recording early in his career with the Philadelphia Orchestra of the Mozart Oboe Concerto is fairly poor. His tone is nasal and weak and his performance gives very little life to this sparkling concerto. Phrasing and dynamics are practically nonexistent. His tempos are also too slow in the 1st and 3rd mvmts. I prefer Lothar Koch's version with the Berlin Phil over this one.
Neil Black's recording of the Strauss Concerto is better, but has some obvious problems. His tempo and phrasing seem agitated at times, and he seems unsure in the high range and difficult passages. However, this is probably the most difficult piece in the oboe repetoire, and Black pulls together a decent performance. If you want to hear how this piece was meant to sound, I recommend the Alex Klein recording with CSO. The Bassoon pieces are both well done by Garfield. Overall decent, but disappointing. There are much better recordings out there, especially for the Mozart oboe concerto. Nonetheless, I have yet to find a fully satisfying recording of the Mozart. Two stars for de Lancie's performance and three for the rest.
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Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, Op.28/Ein
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Release Date: 1991-05-03 |
Tracks:
- Till Eugenspiegels Lustige Streiche Op. 28 - A Hero's Life
- The Hero
- The Hero's Adversaries
- The Hero's Helpmate
- The Hero's Battlefield
- The Hero's Work Of Peace
- The Hero's Retreat From The World And Fulfillment
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra made one of the greatest recordings ever of Ein Heldenleben under Fritz Reiner, all the more reason to lament this 1991 release, the second of Daniel Barenboim's debut discs as the CSO's music director. It takes Barenboim just a few measures to dispel any notion that we are in for the kind of ride his predecessor gave the piece. The hero he portrays is a contemplative--one almost said self-absorbed--posturer, certainly not a man of action. From the flabby, grandiose treatment of the opening pages, through the cluttered mess of The Hero's Battlefield and its anticlimactic reprise of the hero's theme, to the glutinous hyperlegatos of The Hero's Works of Peace (where one of the harps is noticeably out of tune) and the Hollywood bathos of the score's denouement, this is as uninspiring a rendition as can be found. Only one ray of insight penetrates the darkness here, and that is co-concertmaster Samuel Magad's sympathetic portrait of "The Hero's Helpmate." The account of Till Eulenspiegel which prefaces the disc exhibits the same lack of attention to balances and textural detail that typified Barenboim's work in Paris, though the CSO still manages to play the piece with knife-edge precision and near-perfect attacks and releases. Erato's sound is decent, no better: the bass is tubby and poorly defined, the solo winds and the horns are unnaturally recessed, and the soundstage is only vaguely suggested. --Ted Libbey
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Strauss: Don Quixote; Lalo: Cello Concerto
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ASIN: B000002RVQ
Release Date: 1996-03-12 |
Tracks:
- Don Quixote Op.35: Intro, Don Quixote Sinks into Madness
- Don Quixote Op.35: Theme: Don Quixote & Sancho Panza
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var I.: The Adventure with the Wind
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.II: The Battle With The Sheep
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.III: Discourse between Knight & Squire
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.IV: The Adventure with the Pilgrims
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.V: The Knight's Vigil
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.VI: The Meeting with Dulcinea
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.VII: The Ride through the Air
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.VIII: The Voyage in the Enchanted Boat
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.IX: The Combat with the Two Magicians
- Don Quixote Op.35: Var.X: The Defeat of Don Quixote
- Don Quixote Op.35: Finale: Don Quixote's Death
- Cello Con in d: I. Prelude: (Lento)-Allegro maestoso - Jacqueline Du Pre
- Cello Con in d: II. Intermezzo: (Andantino con moto) - Jacqueline Du Pre
- Cello Con in d: III. Introduction: (Andante)-Allegro vivace - Jacqueline Du Pre
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THE GREATEST CELLIST EVER.......2007-06-22
FANTASTIC in every way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!
Where are you when we need you most Jacqueline. Just say no to Yo Yo and just get all of the Jacqueline recordings. Yo Yo could not carry Jacqueline's Cello Case
A rehearsal turns into a gem in du Pre's discography.......2006-06-18
The notes tell the story of how this air-check of a rehearsal came about. Du Pre was scheduled to play Don Quixote udner Klemperer, who became ill. Boult stepped in, and as the rehearsal began, an engineer thought to turn on the tape recorder in the contorl booth. As it happens, Du Pre never made a commerical recording of the work, and in the CD era this unreleased performance finally saw the light of day.
So far as the orchestral part goes, Boult leads a generally brisk reading with lots of colorful inner detail, caught beautifully by the microphones--you won't detect in any way that this is not a real performance. And Du Pre herself plays with total commitment, apparently the only way she knew how. She is close to the mike, so her intensely expressive tone is captured well.
She has a more soulful, rhapsodic view of the music than Boult, but he adapts immediately. For her ability to convey emotion and in this case to tell a stroy, Du Pre has no equal. Every bar says something new about the fantastic Don and his moody adventures. Not every bar is perfectly in tune, but I didn't care. This is a Don Quixote to dream along with and wipe away a tear over. For sheer spontaneity, it's one of a kind.
P.S.--Although out of print as a single CD, this performance is included in a box set of Du Pre playing conertos.
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ASIN: B000001GKU
Release Date: 1993-08-10 |
Tracks:
- William Tell - Overture ('The Band Concert')
- Ride Of The Valkyries ('What's Opera, Doc?')
- The Flying Dutchman - Overture ('What's Opera, Doc?')
- The Barber Of Seville - Largo al Factotum ('Long-Haired Hare')
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- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 ('Rhapsody In Rivets')
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- Blue Danube Waltz ('A Corny Concerto')
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- The Sorcerer's Apprentice ('Fantasia')
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Rich music and incomplete scores.......2004-05-05
The music is unusually rich and full, it will fill the room. My only complaint is the pieces are clipped. You only get William Tell from the "Lone Ranger" segment when the entire work has been used in cartoons. Other clips suffer the same way.
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- Compare Chicago to L.A. ?!?
- Dismantled and Shadowless Woman
- Another misfire
- Very, Very, Very Disappointing
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Daniel Barenboim - Richard Strauss
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ASIN: B000005EAA
Release Date: 1993-04-13 |
Tracks:
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Night
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Sunrise
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: The Ascent
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Entering The Forest, Wandering By The Brook
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: By The Waterfall
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Apparition
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Flowery Meadows
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: In The Mountain Pasture
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: On The Wrong Path Through Thickets And Undergrowth
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: On The Glacier
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Precarious Moments
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: On The Summit
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Vision
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Rising Mists
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: The Sun Gradually Dims
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Elegy
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Calm Before The Storm
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Thunderstorm, Descent
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Sunset
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Epilogue
- An Alpine Symphony Op. 64: Night
- Die Frau ohne Schatten: Symphonic Fantasy From The Opera
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Compare Chicago to L.A. ?!?.......2006-08-21
The L.A. Philharmonic's brass section sounds terrible in their recording. Granted, the interpretation is superior to that of Barenboim's, but I don't like any of Barenboim's Strauss recordings. The L.A. horns are abysmal. They are seldom in tune and have a very whiney tone. Chicago's recording is alright except for Barenboim's extremely slow interpretation. Comparing the CSO's brass section to that of the L.A. Philharmonic is just ridiculous. We all know that the L.A. brass are shaky at best.
Dismantled and Shadowless Woman.......2005-03-12
Of course,this recording isn't to all.However,I warn you to ignore nonsensical criticisms;I heard the customary CSO's grandeur just because these musicians are exponents on their instruments,ever.If there are a deceit here,this is Barenboim's performance to Die Frau Fantasy.That very sluggish Barak solo(trombone solo)is just to express sorrow.In fact,Barenboim takes too much permission himself to show originality but all that is sham;only insipid performance occurs and the final tutti is just grotesque.Much better is Alpine Symphony."On the Summit" and "Thunderstorm" both confirm CSO's authority.Of course,this music doesn't propose any puzzle to the conductor and this fine orchestra.
Another misfire.......2003-08-25
Richard Strauss is territory Barenboim should have stayed away from. When we already have astoundingly marvellous versions of Alpine Symphony available elsewhere - Karajan with the virtuosic Berlin Philharmonic, Kempe and the inspired dedicatees of the work itself, the incandescent Dresden Staatskapelle, and Blomstedt's stupendous San Francisco recording - Barenboim and the sadly unrecognizable CSO are roundly outclassed in this repertoire. One is amazed that this is the same orchestra who worked musical miracles under Reiner and Solti. The playing throughout is bland, limp and uninspired, and the recording is amazing --- muffled, distant and murky.
Very, Very, Very Disappointing.......2002-12-08
To put plainly, this brass section VERY old (age-wise) and do not have chops that they did 20, 30, or 40 years ago. Their old lips just can't do it. It's painful to hear Adolph Herseth try and play this insane trumpet part at 70 years old. He just doesn't have it anymore. And he's not the only one. Jay Friedman is starting to decay and sounds really bad in all places: not just the loud parts. Same with Herseth. He uses this nasty vibrato to try cover up his bad tone. The only good part of this recording it Charles Vernon, but Barenboim holds him back. When I first saw this recording, I wanted to get it, too. I said, "Hey! The greatest brass section ever playing the Alpine Symphony!" Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed, and you will to if you buy this. I have an LA Phil recording, but I'm not sure when it was recorded or who conducted it, but it is flat out amazing. They can handle this monster. Unfortunately, Chicago can't.
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- An Heroic "Heldenleben!!!
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Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel; Ein Heldenleben
Magad , Barenboim , and Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Manufacturer: Elatus
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Release Date: 2006-05-19 |
Tracks:
- Till Eulenspiegel Op.28
- Ein Heldenleben - Der Held
- Ein Heldenleben - Des Helden Widersacher
- Ein Heldenleben - Des Helden Gefahrtin
- Ein Heldenleben - Des Helden Walstatt
- Ein Heldenleben - Des Helden Friedenswerke
- Ein Heldenleben - Des Helden Weltflucht Und Vollendung
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An Heroic "Heldenleben!!!.......2007-06-13
This recording of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing "Ein Heldenleben" and "Til Eugenspiegel" was recorded in Chicago's Orchestra Hall back in the early 90s. Unfortunately, it is currently out of print in America. However, you can order a British import CD of the performances from Amazon.com, which is precisely what I did.
I would have to say that this particular recording of "Heldenleben" is right up there with the world-famous CSO recording of the same title, directed by Fritz Reiner and recorded in "Living Stereo", from the late '50s. The difference is that the Barenboim version is recorded in even more superb stereo sound (when I play it through my 5.1 Surround Sound system, the music sounds like it was recorded in 5-Channel stereo), and the various parts of the orchestra are easier to hear and pick out while listening, especially the magnificent French horns of the CSO. When the horns play the beautiful and stirring "Hero's Victory" song, their tutti high "C" at the end it's the most inspiring and heroic version that I have ever heard on a recording. As a former French horn player myself, it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.
In summation, there should be room in your collection for both the Reiner version, and for the Barenboim. Both are in the stratosphere of Strauss recordings.
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