|
Beethoven: Concerto for violin in D | 
 enlarge | Creators: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra And Chorus, Itzhak Perlman
Label: EMI Classics
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
Buy New: $7.67
You Save: $4.31 (36%)
New (30) Used (6) Collectible (1) from $6.02
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 12089
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 66952
UPC: 724356695221
EAN: 0724356695221
ASIN: B00000GCA5
Release Date: January 12, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW, Factory Sealed items direct from the Studios. 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Quick International Airmail!
| |
| Tracks:
| • | Allegro ma non troppo | | • | Larghetto | | • | Rondo, Allegro |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
When Itzhak Perlman recorded this disc, many critics were surprised by the sobriety and quiet poetry of his interpretation, as though his many fine chamber-music recordings did not provide ample evidence of Perlman's qualities as a "serious" musician. Although beautifully written for the instrument, Beethoven's sole violin concerto does not offer many opportunities for the kind of virtuoso fireworks that have made Perlman famous. But as all great musicians will, he turned this fact to his own advantage. This sensitive, profound performance has already passed into legend as a classic in every sense of the word. --David Hurwitz
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Nicely paced, clear majestic rendition of Beethoven February 21, 2008
C. Chu
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What I like about Perlman is his tone and even pace. Each note and detail is clearly heard and rendered beautifully. He makes the Beethoven sound majestic, as it should. The 2nd movement is especially lyrical and haunting. Perlman is not afraid to play slowly, exposing every note and ornamentation. Being a violin student, his rendition is easy to follow and appreciate. Others might put more fireworks into it, or play too fast, obscuring or crushing some notes. But not Perlman, he appreciates taking his time to express and cherish each note. The cadenza is by Kreisler, for those interested in following along.
 Lived up to the hype! January 15, 2007
S. Heinen (Tulsa, OK United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just recently bought this CD and was not at all disappointed with it. I like this version MUCH better than Zuckerman's recording with Zubin Mehta and the LA Philharmonic. I was wondering why all the fuss about this concerto--now I know!
It only gets 4 stars instead of the deserved 5 stars b/c this CD is only 44 minutes long. In this day and age, I believe that is unacceptable. How hard would it have been to fill up the 30 minutes of blank space with a violin sonata or romance or SOMETHING?! 44 minutes just doesn't cut it with all of the competition and options out there. EMI, are you listening?
Stunning. May 13, 2006
John Herman (New York, USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Some people complain that Perlman's reading with Giulini is 'boring' or 'tedious'. But to me, he grabs the primary essence of "the classical concerto" in an interpretation thats so smooth and sensitive that it can bring tears to your eyes.
Of course, all the notes are dead in-tune and the technicalities of this decievingly difficult concerto are simply not an obstacle for the virtuoso.
I also admire the way that the violin solo and the orchestra are in synchronization. It's a classical concerto, therefore, both parts should be equally sounded and are both equally important except those few places of soloistic and orchestral take-overs. Which is exactly what this recording captured.
Sound Quality is great.
The Cadenzas are absolutely stunning.
This is definetly one of the legendary Perlman recordings.
OK March 29, 2006
Fiddle-Faddle (Redlands, CA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
How about some drama? I've heard several 'dry' recordings of this concerto. You need Kreisler, Milstein or Francescatti for this one; they play Beethoven with the nobility of expression that his violin concerto requires. The Kreisler cadenzas are preferred, making best use of Beethoven's thematic material. Unfortunately, infobytes don't always include information on
the cadenzas a violinist chooses. Don't get Heifetz either, since he never stops to smell the roses and there are plenty of roses to sniff here.
Beethoven--Concerto for Violin in D February 24, 2006
D. Phillips (Seattle, WA)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought this CD for my folks and they love it!
|
|
|
Avenue5 | |
