Beethoven: Violin Concerto; Romances. Gidon Kremer, violin; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Teldec T2 74881.Beethoven: Violin Concerto A violin concerto is a concerto for solo violin (occasionally, two or more violins) and instrumental ensemble, customarily orchestra. Such works have been written from the Baroque period, when the solo concerto form was first developed, up through the present day. ; Romances. Gidon Kremer, violin; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe The Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE), established in 1981, represents 15 nationalities amongst its 50 members. The players pursue parallel careers as international soloists, members of eminent chamber groups, and as tutors and professors of music. . Teldec T2 74881. It doesn't take more than a single sitting to realize that this is among the most commanding performances of Beethoven's Violin Concerto one is likely to find. For the first few minutes I thought Kremer's playing was a bit heavy-handed, but I was soon won over by what turned out to be a strong, persuasive interpretation. Kremer is helped by conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, who has often struck me as leaden, supporting with a strength and elegance I had heard evidenced earlier in the year in his complete Beethoven symphony cycle. The Chamber Orchestra of Europe is a smallish group but recorded at a moderately close distance they produce a big supportive sound. Teldec's sonics are slightly dry and narrow, especially when compared with my favored Szeryng/ Haitink Concertgebouw recording (Philips Solo), but Teldec produces, nevertheless, a clean and natural overall image. I still owe allegiances to the superior bloom of the Szeryng disc, the greater virtuosity of Heifetz (RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. ), and the darker hues of Perlman (EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. ); but, certainly, if one is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a modern digital release with spontaneity, ease, and dignity, Kremer is a safe bet. |
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