Beethoven - Triple Concerto ~ Choral Fantasy / Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Berliner Phil., Barenboim | 
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| Artists: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Chor Der Deutschen Staatsoper, Daniel Barenboim, Ernst Stoy, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-yo Ma, Par Lindskog, Rene Pape, Endrik Wottrich, Andrea Bonig
Label: EMI Classics
Category: Music
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Rating:  10 reviews
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Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
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Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 55516
UPC: 724355551627
EAN: 0724355551627
ASIN: B000002RVN
Release Date: November 21, 1995
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| Tracks:
| • | Allegro | | • | Largo | | • | Rondo alla Polacca | | • | Adagio | | • | Finale: Allegro - Meno Allegro | | • | Allegro molto | | • | Adagio, ma non troppo | | • | Marcia, assai vivace - Allegro | | • | Allegretto, ma non troppo (Quasi andante con moto) - Presto |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
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B. J. Lewis (Highlands Ranch, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After a horrendously exhausting day, I listened tonight to this recording, and found myself applauding at the end -- and then astonished that there was also applause on the CD! I had not realized it was a live recording. In the meantime, this care-giver, this senior citizen, this ex-violinist, this ex-pianist, this me, had 55.13 minutes of sheer joy. Thank you Mssrs. Beethoven, Perlman, Ma and Barenboim.
 A vigorous Triple Concerto knocking at the door of the greats June 16, 2006
Santa Fe listener
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
In 1969, when Richter, Oistrakh, and Rostropovich made their only commercial recording together, it was of Beethoven's Triple Cncerto, and the results became legendary for power, eloquence, and drama. As with Carlos Kleiber's Bethoven Fifth, it became hard to hear new recoridngs without keeping this great one in the back of your mind. Since Barenboim is conducting the same Berlin Phil. on the same EMI label, the comparison is inevitable.
Thirty some years on, the orchestra doesn't have the richness and depth of Karajan's BPO, but it still sounds very good, and Barenboim does a credible job of conducitng from the keyboard. The three soloists are also top-notch in eery movement. Yo-Yo Ma prefers a slender, elegant tone in this work compared to the tremendous Rostropovich, and Perlman doesn't attack with the total authority of Oistrakh. Barneboim, however, has a heroic view of the piano part, as did Richter, and he's the engine that keeps this performance going.
Despite a cool opening, and a disappointing entrance by Ma, who doesn't sail into the main theme with enough passion, the performance builds as it goes along. By the middle of the first movement we get real thrills--ideally, the three soloists should be pushing each other out of the way to get our attention. Here they don't quite, but Barenboim keeps up the intensity nicely.
Some listeners may see the Triple Concerto in unheroic terms, in which case there are readings led by Fricsay on DG and the Argerich-Capucon-Maisky live performance on EMI. Barenboim's(also live) is larger in scale, although I regret that the slow movement isn't quite ardent enough. Because the cello introduces all three movements, Ma's low-key playing sets the tone. He starts the finale off on tip-toe, but once again Barenboim manages to bring us back into Beethoven's world. All in all, this new performance knocks on the door of the great one.
The filler is the Choral Fantasy, which Barenboim recorded as a young man with the aging Otto Klmeperer. His new version is unique, so far as I know, in being conducted from the keyboard. As a pianist, Barenboim had a moe exuberant style in the past, but he's a bit more reserved here. The reading overall doesn't touch the galvanic excitement of Serkin/Bernstein on Sony, but with gorgeous orchestral playing, Barenboim's confidence as pianist, and an excellent chorus for the joyful ending, this Choral Fantasy ranks just a notch below the Triple Concerto.
Great March 30, 2004
Prescott Cunningham Moore
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Although the Triple Concerto is not one of Beethoven's most inspired compositions, it is indeed thrilling when played well. Perlman, Ma, and Berenboim certainly give a convincing performance of this work. They collaborate well together, and the energy they create in this piece is electrifying. The Berlin Philharmonic also gives a wonderful accompaniment to the three soloists. This is indeed one of the best Triple Concertos. The companion piece, the all too underappreciated Choral Fantasy, is also wonderfully executed by Barenboim, the philharmonic, and the chorus. I highly recommend this CD.
"The comedy is over......" (Beethoven) July 20, 2003
2 out of 15 found this review helpful
Beethoven amazes me. And so does Perlman. He is my idol and I can not get enough of his playing. This recording is wonderful and the music is fantastic! Only the best will play the best!
Fantastic Performance! April 11, 2003
Karl Fandrich (Waterville, VT)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is one of those cd's where you can almost reach out and touch the music. Every detail is heard, and every detail is placed with care. The clarity of this performance is astounding! The music is well crafted and also full of energy. This is a live recording, so there are occasional audience noices, but none which detract from the performance. If you are searching for a recording of either of these pieces, I highly recommend this one!!
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