Aaron Rosand Plays Sarasate

Editorial Reviews
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Aaron Rosand is one of our greatest violinists, whether you know him or not. Listening to him dig into these showpieces, you hear phenomenal facility, tremendous tonal quality and variety, and the musical impulse to make the lightweight music come alive. It's all quite exciting, especially if you have my taste for these delightful Spanish tidbits, some of the best violin encores ever composed. I'm pleased that this bargain reissue restores the correct name of Eileen Flissler, Rosand's late wife, who appeared under a pseudonym on the original LP issue because Vox didn't want Sarasate played by a female pianist. Figure that one out! --Leslie Gerber

About the Artist
Among the world's outstanding violinists is Aaron Rosand, whose great art has left audiences spellbound in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. He carries on the traditions of two distinguished schools of violin playing, having studied with Leon Sametini, a disciple of Eugene Ysaye, and Efrem Zimbalist, a student of Leopold Auer. An active performer since his recital debut at the Chicago Opera House at the age of nine, Rosand has appeared with the major American and European... read more

Aaron Rosand Plays Sarasate

Tracks:

Carmen Fantasy
Zigeunerweisen
Malaguena
Habanero
Romanza Andaluza
Jota Navarra
Playera
Zapateado
No. 7, Op. 26
No. 8, Op.26
Navarra Op.33
Caprice Basque, Op. 24

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Aaron Rosand is one of our greatest violinists, whether you know him or not. Listening to him dig into these showpieces, you hear phenomenal facility, tremendous tonal quality and variety, and the musical impulse to make the lightweight music come alive. It's all quite exciting, especially if you have my taste for these delightful Spanish tidbits, some of the best violin encores ever composed. I'm pleased that this bargain reissue restores the correct name of Eileen Flissler, Rosand's late wife, who appeared under a pseudonym on the original LP issue because Vox didn't want Sarasate played by a female pianist. Figure that one out! --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Something New.......2007-06-01

I don't have much to say other than that this recording by master Rosand is the absolute definition of what "Art" really is. This great violinst is an artist of supreme ability and profound insight musically. I personally(and other people as well) believe that his recording of Carmen Fantasy is most likely one of his absolute greatest life-time achievements. I have purchased his wonderful set of Bach sonatas, and the only thing that is greater in my opinon is the recording of the Carmen Fantasy. There is so much feeling and emotion throughout the recording of that peice, that I am always moved and inspired by the sounds he manages to produce, and the feelings expressed in those sounds. This violinists abilities are on or past the level of the legendary Heifetz and all of the other great artists of the famed Auer lineage of Violin playing.

The only negative thing I have to say about it, is that I truly feel sorry for anyone who has not heard this disc, and the art that this great artist shares with us.

Thanks so Much, Mr. Rosand. Your the best!

Stars are not enough.......2007-03-06

I really surprised that some reviewers have given less than 5 stars to this recording. What is expected actually? Is there a better Sarasate recording? Is there man / woman on earth, playing Sarasate better?
Listening Aaron Rosand playing Sarasate is a joy. For me, it is an opportunity to appreciate the quality and the boundries of the instrument that we call violin.

Wonderful expressiveness.......2004-06-25

Rosand is a superb musician. He's a honest , convinced and meticulously artist.
I could watch his craft twice in Caracas in 1978 and 1980 and I saw in Paganini No. 1 and Sibelius . I must confess his presence is very far to be arrogant; and gifted with charisma.
His Sarasate reading is overwhelming. He knows how to get the perfect balance in every little piece. His Gipsy airs with Fodor version are the best in the market . The golden pieces are the Basque caprice , Navarra , Zapateao and Malagueña.
Acquire this album because despite the miniathurist composer who Sarasate was, the rapture feeling given by Rosand deserves for you the effort.
You'll be amazed if you still haven't had the chance to listen this great artist.

Technical exercise vs. musical composition.......2002-11-15

Firstly, Aaron Rosand is rivaled by a mere few regarding virtuosity. Having said that, this disc is simply an expressive compilation of technical showmanship rather than musical enlightenment. Glissando! For the sake of all that is pure and Holy. Cat fights have no place in the repertoire of any violinist! Excessive vibrato, rubato and other "tricks of the trade" pervade this disc like locusts descending on the crops of the Heartland. Mr. Rosand knows (and has demonstrated through numerous recordings) the sweetness and emotional content of the instrument better than most. Only he will ever know why he recorded the disturbing content of the disc.

eh, its okay.......2002-02-25

...I was expecting more. He is technically pretty good. No mistakes anywhere, so its probably good for a student wanting to learn the piece, and needing a good role model or something. I think The recording is just sort of lackluster, and is devoid of the passion that a violinist should exhibit when playing any of sarasate's showpieces. THe pieces sort of serve as skeletons upon which substance should really be added. I sort of regret not holding out for a more passionate violinist (*cough* vengerov *cough*) to release the sarasate spanish dances. Oh well, another cd of mine that will do nothing but collect dust.

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