Track Listings (6) - Disc #1| All Artists: Max Bruch, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Mariss Jansons, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Title: Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Sony Original Release Date: 1/1/2000 Re-Release Date: 8/26/2003 Genre: Classical Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Instruments, Strings, Symphonies Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 696998774025 |
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 | Max Bruch, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Mariss Jansons Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos Genre: Classical
Midori is a grown-up and is no longer being judged by--and for--her age, and for those who aren't aware of it, she has become, quite simply, a great violinist. These two concerti--such favorites that each is represented by... more » |
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Amazon.com Midori is a grown-up and is no longer being judged by--and for--her age, and for those who aren't aware of it, she has become, quite simply, a great violinist. These two concerti--such favorites that each is represented by almost two dozen available recordings--are wonderfully played here. The gorgeous opening melody of the Mendelssohn sets the tone; the sweetness Midori gets from her violin is instantly captivating. The middle movement avoids sentimentality while remaining songful and the finale is light and airy, with the bow seemingly barely touching the strings. The Bruch opens with just the right dark, introverted mystery (such a different mood from the end of the Mendelssohn that you may want to pause a moment before beginning it!), the central Adagio is sheer poetry and the finale brilliantly sparkling without a hint of "look-at-me" arrogance. The live recordings are vivid and the audience clearly brings out the best in both soloist and orchestra, all under the caring, balanced eye of Mariss Jansons. This is now the preferred versions of these concerti on discs. --Robert Levine Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsMidori's Best Violin Concerto CD John Kwok | New York, NY USA | 12/01/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "This is an amazing CD, replete with two exceptional live performances with Midori as soloist, at the Berlin Philharmonic's concert hall. Never have I heard Midori play the violin with such sweet lyricism and technical aplomb than on this fine CD. Her captivating performance of the Mendelssohn violin concerto is quite simply the best of the recent crop of recordings I've heard. And the somber, darker tone of the first Bruch violin concerto is successfully dramaticized by Midori's playing. What a joy is it to hear Midori offering spellbinding performances of both concertos. Mariss Jansons leads the Berlin Philharmonic in two splendid performances of both concerti, replete with vibrant playing from the winds, brass and strings. Sony's engineers have done as fine a job as their EMI counterparts in their recent recording of the Grieg and Schumann piano concertos with Leif Andsnes as soloist and Jansons conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. Fans of Midori and the Berlin Philharmonic will be delighted with this CD." Extraordinary live performances Rose Vines | 09/12/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "What a joy this CD is. Midori delivers stunning performances of both the Mendelssohn and the Bruch: Individual, but not gratingly idiosyncratic; lyrical; and with a delicious range of tone and emotion. The orchestra's sound is a trifle dull in places, but mostly superb. Even if you already have half a dozen versions of these concerti in your library, this disc is a must-have addition. And if you're new to Midori or to either of the works, you couldn't buy a better first CD." Simply Beautiful. James M. Tierney | Palatine, IL United States | 02/21/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "Being newly retired (and enjoying every day of it) and now getting back into the enjoyment of classical music, I caught this Midori/Berlin Philharmonic Bruch Concerto recording being played on our local (Chicago area) classical fine arts radio station, WFMT, while out driving and, when I arrived at my destination, couldn't leave my car until this was finished playing. Not having a single CD of Midori in my collection, I have to agree with the other reviewer that this is the perfect one to start with. I ordered it as soon as I got back home, when the several stores I stopped at didn't have it, and can't wait to play it on my system when it arrives. I'm sure I'll be playing it quite often. This is surely a piece that the more you listen, the more you hear. The recording mike had to be positioned right at the point of the bow touching the strings to capture the superb sound of the bow and strings quivvering. Such power! Such delicacy! Simply a beautiful structured recording. Love it."
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