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Vikram Seth: An Equal Music | 
 enlarge | Creators: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Antonio Vivaldi, Neville Marriner, Alois Posch, Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-fields, Andras Schiff, Maria-joao Pires, Rustem Hayroudinoff, Hermann Voss, Veronika Hagen, Augustin Dumay, Gerhard Voss, Iona Brown, Lukas Hagen, Maya Iwabuchi
Label: Decca
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 38604
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 466945
UPC: 028946694527
EAN: 0028946694527
ASIN: B00003OO0L
Release Date: August 22, 2000
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Disc 1
| • | 1. Preludio | | • | Allegro con brio | | • | Andante cantabile con Variazioni | | • | Meneutto quasi Allegro | | • | Finale, Prestissimo | | • | Allegro di molto e scherzando | | • | Adagio | | • | Menuet & Trio | | • | Fuga con 3 Soggetti | | • | Contrapunctus 1 | | • | Allegro | | • | Tempo di Menuetto |
Disc 2
| • | Allegro vivace | | • | Andante | | • | Scherzo: Presto | | • | Theme: Andantino | | • | Finale: Allegro giusto | | • | Mvt.3 | | • | Largo | | • | Contrapunctus 1 |
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Amazon.com
Vikram Seth's novel An Equal Music is as evocative a portrait of the world of chamber music as you could wish for, but Seth is the first to say that words "can only attempt to describe what cannot truly be described." This two-CD set adds the inevitably missing dimension to a great book, with performances of works featured in the story. They include the world-premiere recording of Beethoven's String Quintet in C minor, an obscure work that is central to the plot. This piece, like the other selections, is beautifully played and recorded, for this is not a collection of second-rate recordings cobbled together to suit the theme. Vikram Seth himself has chosen the performances, and with performers of the stature of Iona Brown and Andras Schiff, the playing is as good as it gets. Included in the selection is Schubert's celebrated Trout Quintet. If the book gives a taste for the music, and vice versa, these CDs will also get us delving further into this delightful and infectious repertoire. --Keith Clarke
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
Masterpiece November 11, 2006
Luis Nieto Estrada (Mexico, D.F. Mexico)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is a masterpiece of literature on music, and the music itself are masterpieces
Equally as beautiful as the book March 17, 2006
Lisa (Sydney)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A beautiful collection of music ideal for lovers of Seth's stunning novel - a perfect introduction to classical music .
"Two Treasures of Pure Pleasure" September 21, 2004
Kirby (Saxon, Wisconsin USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I purchased the book "An Equal Music" by Vikram Seth, not knowing that there existed a CD that was meant to accompany it. I was about a third of the way through the book, and Vikrams story was so captivating, that I longed to hear the musical pieces that his characters where so passionate about. So I set forth on a quest of my own trying to track down and put together each piece of his repertoire. During my search, I discovered this CD, purchased it, and stopped all reading until its arrival. I slipped it into the disc player, settled in with liner notes in hand, closed my eyes, and found a new appreciation and passion for the classical genre. Exceptional was track 8 of disc 2, "The Lark Ascending" composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, an absolutely enchanting piece! Not to say that the other tracks are not of equal caliber, they are, just of a different mood.
This compilation is a brilliant companion to the book, yet alone, it stands proudly on its own merits. Bach, Beethoven, Hayden, Schubert, Vivaldi, and of course Williams are all featured on this CD, names all renowned in the world of classical music. The difference between this CD, and say another classical compilation, is that through the inspiration and support of the book, what once one could not identify nor differentiate between in the works of the above, begins to unfold with a keen grasp of each. This assemblage will definitely help you to recognize and feel each composer's unique style.
In the book, the Maggiore Quartet members expose to you, through beautifully interpreted prose, their driving passion behind performing each piece as they become consumed in each note. This caused me to listen intensely not only to each composition, but also to the individual score of each instruments harmonious part. Bringing a deeper connection with not only the characters in this book along with the featured musical selections, but also with the professional musicians themselves whose lives are music.
Mr. Seth should be commended for this creative marriage of fervent fodder. A brilliantly moving novel enhanced and brought to life through this CD. My next stop, an evening out savoring a live performance!
Compulsory reading March 30, 2004
El (South Australia)
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
This amazing book MUST be read by any person who is even slightly interested in music. if you have ever been in a string quartet, you will love the way that this book perfectly captures the delicate balance of emotions within such a close kint group. the love story is alternated with lyrical and descriptive passages, often about something of little significance. The book is a rich and heartwrenching story of love, music and loss. absolutely fabulous!
 Truly Equal! February 3, 2004
Krish Krishnanand (San Jose, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Vikram Seth casts a melacholic spell with his novel. This is the first time I am reading a work of fiction woven around chamber musicians, which leads one to explore the inner workings of their thoughts.
The accompamying CD is truly marvellous. Listen to Iona Brown soar away in Vaughan Williams 'Lark Ascending'. The others are also truly 'equal'.
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